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Finding the Third Proportional to 425 and 482

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Solution

The third proportional to 425 and 482 is: 546.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425 : 482 = 482 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425/482 = 482/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425x = 482 × 482
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425x = 232,324
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,324/425
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.64

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