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Finding the Third Proportional to 507 and 583

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Solution

The third proportional to 507 and 583 is: 670.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507 : 583 = 583 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507/583 = 583/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507x = 583 × 583
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507x = 339,889
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,889/507
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 670.39

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