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Finding the Third Proportional to 592 and 920

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Solution

The third proportional to 592 and 920 is: 1,429.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592 : 920 = 920 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592/920 = 920/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592x = 920 × 920
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592x = 846,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 846,400/592
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,429.73

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