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Finding the Third Proportional to 644 and 716

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Solution

The third proportional to 644 and 716 is: 796.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644 : 716 = 716 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644/716 = 716/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644x = 716 × 716
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644x = 512,656
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 512,656/644
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 796.05

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