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Finding the Third Proportional to 652 and 785

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Solution

The third proportional to 652 and 785 is: 945.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652 : 785 = 785 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652/785 = 785/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652x = 785 × 785
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652x = 616,225
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 616,225/652
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 945.13

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