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Finding the Third Proportional to 666 and 743

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Solution

The third proportional to 666 and 743 is: 828.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666 : 743 = 743 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666/743 = 743/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666x = 743 × 743
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666x = 552,049
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,049/666
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 828.90

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