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Finding the Third Proportional to 552.19 and 1,194.38

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Solution

The third proportional to 552.19 and 1,194.38 is: 2,583.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.19 : 1,194.38 = 1,194.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.19/1,194.38 = 1,194.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.19x = 1,194.38 × 1,194.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.19x = 1,426,531.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,426,531.64/552.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,583.42

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