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Finding the Third Proportional to 586 and 633

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Solution

The third proportional to 586 and 633 is: 683.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    586 : 633 = 633 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    586/633 = 633/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    586x = 633 × 633
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    586x = 400,689
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,689/586
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 683.77

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