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Finding the Third Proportional to 500 and 642

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Solution

The third proportional to 500 and 642 is: 824.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500 : 642 = 642 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500/642 = 642/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500x = 642 × 642
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500x = 412,164
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,164/500
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 824.33

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