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Finding the Third Proportional to 637 and 691

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Solution

The third proportional to 637 and 691 is: 749.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637 : 691 = 691 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637/691 = 691/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637x = 691 × 691
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637x = 477,481
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,481/637
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 749.58

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