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Finding the Third Proportional to 673 and 725

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Solution

The third proportional to 673 and 725 is: 781.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    673 : 725 = 725 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    673/725 = 725/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    673x = 725 × 725
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    673x = 525,625
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,625/673
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 781.02

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