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Finding the Third Proportional to 432 and 508

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Solution

The third proportional to 432 and 508 is: 597.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432 : 508 = 508 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432/508 = 508/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432x = 508 × 508
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432x = 258,064
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,064/432
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597.37

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