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Finding the Third Proportional to 247.69 and 518.13

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Solution

The third proportional to 247.69 and 518.13 is: 1,083.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.69 : 518.13 = 518.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.69/518.13 = 518.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.69x = 518.13 × 518.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.69x = 268,453.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,453.52/247.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,083.84

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