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Finding the Third Proportional to 533 and 730

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Solution

The third proportional to 533 and 730 is: 999.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    533 : 730 = 730 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    533/730 = 730/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    533x = 730 × 730
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    533x = 532,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,900/533
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 999.81

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