Finding the Third Proportional to 462 and 618
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Solution
The third proportional to 462 and 618 is: 826.68
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
462 : 618 = 618 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
462/618 = 618/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
462x = 618 × 618 - Step 4: Simplify right side
462x = 381,924 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 381,924/462 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 826.68
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