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Finding the Third Proportional to 525 and 592

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Solution

The third proportional to 525 and 592 is: 667.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525 : 592 = 592 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525/592 = 592/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525x = 592 × 592
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525x = 350,464
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,464/525
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 667.55

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