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Finding the Third Proportional to 247.31 and 528.94

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Solution

The third proportional to 247.31 and 528.94 is: 1,131.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.31 : 528.94 = 528.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.31/528.94 = 528.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.31x = 528.94 × 528.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.31x = 279,774.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,774.88/247.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,131.26

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