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Finding the Third Proportional to 462 and 836

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Solution

The third proportional to 462 and 836 is: 1,512.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462 : 836 = 836 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462/836 = 836/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462x = 836 × 836
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462x = 698,896
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 698,896/462
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,512.76

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