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Finding the Third Proportional to 503 and 605

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Solution

The third proportional to 503 and 605 is: 727.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    503 : 605 = 605 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    503/605 = 605/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    503x = 605 × 605
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    503x = 366,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,025/503
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 727.68

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