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Finding the Third Proportional to 489 and 535

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Solution

The third proportional to 489 and 535 is: 585.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489 : 535 = 535 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489/535 = 535/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489x = 535 × 535
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489x = 286,225
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,225/489
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.33

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