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Finding the Third Proportional to 664 and 767

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Solution

The third proportional to 664 and 767 is: 885.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664 : 767 = 767 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664/767 = 767/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664x = 767 × 767
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664x = 588,289
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588,289/664
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 885.98

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