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Finding the Third Proportional to 656 and 697

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Solution

The third proportional to 656 and 697 is: 740.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    656 : 697 = 697 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    656/697 = 697/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    656x = 697 × 697
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    656x = 485,809
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,809/656
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 740.56

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