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Finding the Third Proportional to 397 and 775

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Solution

The third proportional to 397 and 775 is: 1,512.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    397 : 775 = 775 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    397/775 = 775/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    397x = 775 × 775
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    397x = 600,625
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 600,625/397
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,512.91

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