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Finding the Third Proportional to 223.13 and 528.56

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Solution

The third proportional to 223.13 and 528.56 is: 1,252.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.13 : 528.56 = 528.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.13/528.56 = 528.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.13x = 528.56 × 528.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.13x = 279,378.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,378.32/223.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,252.12

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