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Finding the Third Proportional to 298.50 and 533

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Solution

The third proportional to 298.50 and 533 is: 951.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.50 : 533 = 533 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.50/533 = 533/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.50x = 533 × 533
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.50x = 284,089
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,089/298.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 951.72

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