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Finding the Third Proportional to 577 and 1,139

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Solution

The third proportional to 577 and 1,139 is: 2,248.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577 : 1,139 = 1,139 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577/1,139 = 1,139/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577x = 1,139 × 1,139
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577x = 1,297,321
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,297,321/577
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,248.39

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