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Finding the Third Proportional to 466 and 582

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Solution

The third proportional to 466 and 582 is: 726.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466 : 582 = 582 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466/582 = 582/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466x = 582 × 582
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466x = 338,724
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,724/466
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 726.88

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