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Finding the Third Proportional to 458 and 624

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Solution

The third proportional to 458 and 624 is: 850.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458 : 624 = 624 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458/624 = 624/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458x = 624 × 624
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458x = 389,376
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,376/458
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 850.17

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