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Finding the Third Proportional to 299.50 and 528.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 299.50 and 528.50 is: 932.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.50 : 528.50 = 528.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.50/528.50 = 528.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.50x = 528.50 × 528.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.50x = 279,312.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,312.25/299.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 932.60

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