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Finding the Third Proportional to 574 and 732

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Solution

The third proportional to 574 and 732 is: 933.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574 : 732 = 732 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574/732 = 732/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574x = 732 × 732
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574x = 535,824
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,824/574
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 933.49

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