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Finding the Third Proportional to 651 and 712

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Solution

The third proportional to 651 and 712 is: 778.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651 : 712 = 712 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651/712 = 712/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651x = 712 × 712
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651x = 506,944
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 506,944/651
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 778.72

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