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Finding the Third Proportional to 247.13 and 535.13

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Solution

The third proportional to 247.13 and 535.13 is: 1,158.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.13 : 535.13 = 535.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.13/535.13 = 535.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.13x = 535.13 × 535.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.13x = 286,358.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,358.77/247.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,158.76

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