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Finding the Third Proportional to 570.38 and 1,158.38

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Solution

The third proportional to 570.38 and 1,158.38 is: 2,352.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.38 : 1,158.38 = 1,158.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.38/1,158.38 = 1,158.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.38x = 1,158.38 × 1,158.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.38x = 1,341,832.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,341,832.64/570.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,352.54

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