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Finding the Third Proportional to 652 and 924

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Solution

The third proportional to 652 and 924 is: 1,309.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652 : 924 = 924 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652/924 = 924/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652x = 924 × 924
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652x = 853,776
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 853,776/652
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,309.47

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