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Finding the Third Proportional to 682 and 743

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Solution

The third proportional to 682 and 743 is: 809.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682 : 743 = 743 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682/743 = 743/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682x = 743 × 743
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682x = 552,049
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,049/682
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 809.46

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