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Finding the Third Proportional to 624 and 797

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Solution

The third proportional to 624 and 797 is: 1,017.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624 : 797 = 797 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624/797 = 797/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624x = 797 × 797
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624x = 635,209
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 635,209/624
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,017.96

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