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Finding the Third Proportional to 601 and 707

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Solution

The third proportional to 601 and 707 is: 831.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601 : 707 = 707 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601/707 = 707/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601x = 707 × 707
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601x = 499,849
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,849/601
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 831.70

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