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Finding the Third Proportional to 680 and 733

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Solution

The third proportional to 680 and 733 is: 790.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680 : 733 = 733 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680/733 = 733/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680x = 733 × 733
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680x = 537,289
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,289/680
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 790.13

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