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Finding the Third Proportional to 462 and 837

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Solution

The third proportional to 462 and 837 is: 1,516.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462 : 837 = 837 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462/837 = 837/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462x = 837 × 837
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462x = 700,569
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 700,569/462
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,516.38

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