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Finding the Third Proportional to 574.50 and 1,149

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Solution

The third proportional to 574.50 and 1,149 is: 2,298

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.50 : 1,149 = 1,149 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.50/1,149 = 1,149/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.50x = 1,149 × 1,149
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.50x = 1,320,201
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,320,201/574.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,298

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