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Finding the Third Proportional to 526 and 628

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Solution

The third proportional to 526 and 628 is: 749.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526 : 628 = 628 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526/628 = 628/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526x = 628 × 628
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526x = 394,384
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,384/526
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 749.78

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