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Finding the Third Proportional to 571.88 and 1,188.38

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Solution

The third proportional to 571.88 and 1,188.38 is: 2,469.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.88 : 1,188.38 = 1,188.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.88/1,188.38 = 1,188.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.88x = 1,188.38 × 1,188.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.88x = 1,412,235.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,412,235.14/571.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,469.48

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