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Finding the Third Proportional to 597 and 665

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Solution

The third proportional to 597 and 665 is: 740.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597 : 665 = 665 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597/665 = 665/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597x = 665 × 665
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597x = 442,225
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,225/597
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 740.75

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