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Finding the Third Proportional to 425 and 502

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Solution

The third proportional to 425 and 502 is: 592.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425 : 502 = 502 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425/502 = 502/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425x = 502 × 502
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425x = 252,004
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,004/425
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.95

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