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Finding the Third Proportional to 491 and 578

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Solution

The third proportional to 491 and 578 is: 680.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491 : 578 = 578 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491/578 = 578/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491x = 578 × 578
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491x = 334,084
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,084/491
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680.42

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