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Finding the Third Proportional to 659 and 871

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Solution

The third proportional to 659 and 871 is: 1,151.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    659 : 871 = 871 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    659/871 = 871/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    659x = 871 × 871
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    659x = 758,641
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 758,641/659
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,151.20

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