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Finding the Third Proportional to 600 and 763

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Solution

The third proportional to 600 and 763 is: 970.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600 : 763 = 763 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600/763 = 763/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600x = 763 × 763
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600x = 582,169
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582,169/600
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 970.28

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