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Finding the Third Proportional to 462 and 863

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Solution

The third proportional to 462 and 863 is: 1,612.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462 : 863 = 863 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462/863 = 863/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462x = 863 × 863
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462x = 744,769
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 744,769/462
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,612.05

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