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Finding the Third Proportional to 662 and 763

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Solution

The third proportional to 662 and 763 is: 879.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662 : 763 = 763 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662/763 = 763/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662x = 763 × 763
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662x = 582,169
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582,169/662
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 879.41

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