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Finding the Third Proportional to 405 and 721

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Solution

The third proportional to 405 and 721 is: 1,283.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405 : 721 = 721 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405/721 = 721/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405x = 721 × 721
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405x = 519,841
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,841/405
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,283.56

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