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Finding the Third Proportional to 528 and 673.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 528 and 673.50 is: 859.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528 : 673.50 = 673.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528/673.50 = 673.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528x = 673.50 × 673.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528x = 453,602.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,602.25/528
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 859.10

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