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Finding the Third Proportional to 584 and 656

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Solution

The third proportional to 584 and 656 is: 736.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584 : 656 = 656 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584/656 = 656/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584x = 656 × 656
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584x = 430,336
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,336/584
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 736.88

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