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Finding the Third Proportional to 647 and 707

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Solution

The third proportional to 647 and 707 is: 772.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647 : 707 = 707 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647/707 = 707/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647x = 707 × 707
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647x = 499,849
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,849/647
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 772.56

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