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Finding the Third Proportional to 502.13 and 562.88

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Solution

The third proportional to 502.13 and 562.88 is: 630.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.13 : 562.88 = 562.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.13/562.88 = 562.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.13x = 562.88 × 562.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.13x = 316,828.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,828.27/502.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 630.97

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