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Finding the Third Proportional to 452 and 526

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Solution

The third proportional to 452 and 526 is: 612.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452 : 526 = 526 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452/526 = 526/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452x = 526 × 526
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452x = 276,676
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,676/452
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 612.12

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