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Finding the Third Proportional to 458 and 782

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Solution

The third proportional to 458 and 782 is: 1,335.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458 : 782 = 782 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458/782 = 782/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458x = 782 × 782
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458x = 611,524
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 611,524/458
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,335.21

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