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Finding the Third Proportional to 257 and 632

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Solution

The third proportional to 257 and 632 is: 1,554.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257 : 632 = 632 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257/632 = 632/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257x = 632 × 632
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257x = 399,424
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,424/257
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,554.18

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