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Finding the Third Proportional to 462 and 462

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Solution

The third proportional to 462 and 462 is: 462

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462 : 462 = 462 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462/462 = 462/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462x = 462 × 462
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462x = 213,444
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,444/462
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462

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