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Finding the Third Proportional to 500 and 952

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Solution

The third proportional to 500 and 952 is: 1,812.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500 : 952 = 952 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500/952 = 952/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500x = 952 × 952
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500x = 906,304
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 906,304/500
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,812.61

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