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Finding the Third Proportional to 586 and 682

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Solution

The third proportional to 586 and 682 is: 793.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    586 : 682 = 682 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    586/682 = 682/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    586x = 682 × 682
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    586x = 465,124
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465,124/586
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 793.73

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