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Finding the Third Proportional to 535 and 586

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Solution

The third proportional to 535 and 586 is: 641.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535 : 586 = 586 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535/586 = 586/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535x = 586 × 586
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535x = 343,396
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,396/535
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 641.86

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