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Finding the Third Proportional to 247 and 528

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Solution

The third proportional to 247 and 528 is: 1,128.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247 : 528 = 528 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247/528 = 528/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247x = 528 × 528
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247x = 278,784
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,784/247
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,128.68

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