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Finding the Third Proportional to 518.63 and 803.02

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Solution

The third proportional to 518.63 and 803.02 is: 1,243.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.63 : 803.02 = 803.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.63/803.02 = 803.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.63x = 803.02 × 803.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.63x = 644,834.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 644,834.09/518.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,243.35

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