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Finding the Third Proportional to 518 and 846.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 518 and 846.50 is: 1,383.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518 : 846.50 = 846.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518/846.50 = 846.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518x = 846.50 × 846.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518x = 716,562.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 716,562.25/518
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,383.32

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