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Finding the Third Proportional to 658 and 1,442

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Solution

The third proportional to 658 and 1,442 is: 3,160.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658 : 1,442 = 1,442 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658/1,442 = 1,442/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658x = 1,442 × 1,442
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658x = 2,079,364
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,079,364/658
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,160.13

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