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Finding the Third Proportional to 457 and 584

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Solution

The third proportional to 457 and 584 is: 746.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457 : 584 = 584 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457/584 = 584/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457x = 584 × 584
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457x = 341,056
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,056/457
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 746.29

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