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Finding the Third Proportional to 652 and 711

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Solution

The third proportional to 652 and 711 is: 775.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652 : 711 = 711 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652/711 = 711/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652x = 711 × 711
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652x = 505,521
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,521/652
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 775.34

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