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Finding the Third Proportional to 586 and 648

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Solution

The third proportional to 586 and 648 is: 716.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    586 : 648 = 648 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    586/648 = 648/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    586x = 648 × 648
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    586x = 419,904
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,904/586
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 716.56

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