Finding the Third Proportional to 528 and 569
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Solution
The third proportional to 528 and 569 is: 613.18
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
528 : 569 = 569 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
528/569 = 569/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
528x = 569 × 569 - Step 4: Simplify right side
528x = 323,761 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 323,761/528 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 613.18
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