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Finding the Third Proportional to 651 and 785

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Solution

The third proportional to 651 and 785 is: 946.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651 : 785 = 785 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651/785 = 785/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651x = 785 × 785
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651x = 616,225
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 616,225/651
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 946.58

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