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Finding the Third Proportional to 464 and 825

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Solution

The third proportional to 464 and 825 is: 1,466.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464 : 825 = 825 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464/825 = 825/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464x = 825 × 825
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464x = 680,625
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 680,625/464
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,466.86

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