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Finding the Third Proportional to 512 and 662

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Solution

The third proportional to 512 and 662 is: 855.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512 : 662 = 662 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512/662 = 662/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512x = 662 × 662
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512x = 438,244
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,244/512
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 855.95

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