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Finding the Third Proportional to 571.31 and 1,183.13

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Solution

The third proportional to 571.31 and 1,183.13 is: 2,450.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.31 : 1,183.13 = 1,183.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.31/1,183.13 = 1,183.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.31x = 1,183.13 × 1,183.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.31x = 1,399,784.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,399,784.77/571.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,450.12

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