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Finding the Third Proportional to 464 and 592

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Solution

The third proportional to 464 and 592 is: 755.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464 : 592 = 592 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464/592 = 592/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464x = 592 × 592
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464x = 350,464
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,464/464
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 755.31

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