Finding the Third Proportional to 665 and 720
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Solution
The third proportional to 665 and 720 is: 779.55
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
665 : 720 = 720 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
665/720 = 720/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
665x = 720 × 720 - Step 4: Simplify right side
665x = 518,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 518,400/665 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 779.55
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