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Finding the Third Proportional to 525 and 624

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Solution

The third proportional to 525 and 624 is: 741.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525 : 624 = 624 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525/624 = 624/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525x = 624 × 624
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525x = 389,376
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,376/525
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 741.67

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