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Finding the Third Proportional to 500 and 1,322

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Solution

The third proportional to 500 and 1,322 is: 3,495.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500 : 1,322 = 1,322 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500/1,322 = 1,322/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500x = 1,322 × 1,322
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500x = 1,747,684
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,747,684/500
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,495.37

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