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Finding the Third Proportional to 635 and 729

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Solution

The third proportional to 635 and 729 is: 836.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635 : 729 = 729 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635/729 = 729/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635x = 729 × 729
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635x = 531,441
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531,441/635
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 836.91

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