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Finding the Third Proportional to 649 and 710

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Solution

The third proportional to 649 and 710 is: 776.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    649 : 710 = 710 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    649/710 = 710/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    649x = 710 × 710
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    649x = 504,100
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,100/649
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 776.73

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