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Finding the Third Proportional to 627 and 720

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Solution

The third proportional to 627 and 720 is: 826.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627 : 720 = 720 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627/720 = 720/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627x = 720 × 720
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627x = 518,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,400/627
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 826.79

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