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Finding the Third Proportional to 595.69 and 1,131.19

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Solution

The third proportional to 595.69 and 1,131.19 is: 2,148.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    595.69 : 1,131.19 = 1,131.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    595.69/1,131.19 = 1,131.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    595.69x = 1,131.19 × 1,131.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    595.69x = 1,279,585.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,279,585.16/595.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,148.08

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