Finding the Third Proportional to 262 and 524
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Solution
The third proportional to 262 and 524 is: 1,048
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
262 : 524 = 524 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
262/524 = 524/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
262x = 524 × 524 - Step 4: Simplify right side
262x = 274,576 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 274,576/262 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,048
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