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Finding the Third Proportional to 549 and 1,189.13

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Solution

The third proportional to 549 and 1,189.13 is: 2,575.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    549 : 1,189.13 = 1,189.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    549/1,189.13 = 1,189.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    549x = 1,189.13 × 1,189.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    549x = 1,414,018.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,414,018.27/549
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,575.63

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