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Finding the Third Proportional to 536 and 634

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Solution

The third proportional to 536 and 634 is: 749.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536 : 634 = 634 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536/634 = 634/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536x = 634 × 634
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536x = 401,956
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,956/536
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 749.92

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