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Finding the Third Proportional to 620 and 710

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Solution

The third proportional to 620 and 710 is: 813.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620 : 710 = 710 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620/710 = 710/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620x = 710 × 710
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620x = 504,100
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,100/620
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 813.06

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