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Finding the Third Proportional to 528 and 578

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Solution

The third proportional to 528 and 578 is: 632.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528 : 578 = 578 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528/578 = 578/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528x = 578 × 578
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528x = 334,084
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,084/528
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 632.73

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