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Finding the Third Proportional to 658 and 759

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Solution

The third proportional to 658 and 759 is: 875.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658 : 759 = 759 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658/759 = 759/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658x = 759 × 759
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658x = 576,081
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 576,081/658
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 875.50

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