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Finding the Third Proportional to 247.13 and 527.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 247.13 and 527.75 is: 1,127.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.13 : 527.75 = 527.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.13/527.75 = 527.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.13x = 527.75 × 527.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.13x = 278,520.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,520.06/247.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,127.04

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