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Finding the Third Proportional to 673 and 785

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Solution

The third proportional to 673 and 785 is: 915.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    673 : 785 = 785 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    673/785 = 785/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    673x = 785 × 785
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    673x = 616,225
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 616,225/673
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 915.64

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