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Finding the Third Proportional to 654.75 and 720

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Solution

The third proportional to 654.75 and 720 is: 791.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    654.75 : 720 = 720 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    654.75/720 = 720/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    654.75x = 720 × 720
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    654.75x = 518,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,400/654.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 791.75

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