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Finding the Third Proportional to 496 and 524

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Solution

The third proportional to 496 and 524 is: 553.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    496 : 524 = 524 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    496/524 = 524/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    496x = 524 × 524
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    496x = 274,576
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,576/496
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.58

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