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Finding the Third Proportional to 552.94 and 1,092.38

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Solution

The third proportional to 552.94 and 1,092.38 is: 2,158.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.94 : 1,092.38 = 1,092.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.94/1,092.38 = 1,092.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.94x = 1,092.38 × 1,092.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.94x = 1,193,283.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,193,283.14/552.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,158.08

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