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Finding the Third Proportional to 604 and 710

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Solution

The third proportional to 604 and 710 is: 834.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604 : 710 = 710 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604/710 = 710/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604x = 710 × 710
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604x = 504,100
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,100/604
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 834.60

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