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Finding the Third Proportional to 464 and 629

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Solution

The third proportional to 464 and 629 is: 852.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464 : 629 = 629 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464/629 = 629/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464x = 629 × 629
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464x = 395,641
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,641/464
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 852.67

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