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Finding the Third Proportional to 332 and 530

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Solution

The third proportional to 332 and 530 is: 846.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332 : 530 = 530 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332/530 = 530/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332x = 530 × 530
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332x = 280,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,900/332
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 846.08

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