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Finding the Third Proportional to 600.19 and 1,141.31

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Solution

The third proportional to 600.19 and 1,141.31 is: 2,170.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.19 : 1,141.31 = 1,141.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.19/1,141.31 = 1,141.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.19x = 1,141.31 × 1,141.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.19x = 1,302,594.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,302,594.22/600.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,170.31

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