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Finding the Third Proportional to 505 and 723

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Solution

The third proportional to 505 and 723 is: 1,035.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505 : 723 = 723 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505/723 = 723/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505x = 723 × 723
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505x = 522,729
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,729/505
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,035.11

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