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Finding the Third Proportional to 540.50 and 847

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Solution

The third proportional to 540.50 and 847 is: 1,327.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    540.50 : 847 = 847 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    540.50/847 = 847/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    540.50x = 847 × 847
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    540.50x = 717,409
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 717,409/540.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,327.31

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