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Finding the Third Proportional to 518 and 847

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Solution

The third proportional to 518 and 847 is: 1,384.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518 : 847 = 847 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518/847 = 847/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518x = 847 × 847
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518x = 717,409
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 717,409/518
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,384.96

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