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Finding the Third Proportional to 632 and 852

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Solution

The third proportional to 632 and 852 is: 1,148.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    632 : 852 = 852 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    632/852 = 852/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    632x = 852 × 852
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    632x = 725,904
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 725,904/632
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,148.58

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