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Finding the Third Proportional to 496 and 530

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Solution

The third proportional to 496 and 530 is: 566.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    496 : 530 = 530 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    496/530 = 530/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    496x = 530 × 530
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    496x = 280,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,900/496
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.33

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