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Finding the Third Proportional to 685 and 799

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Solution

The third proportional to 685 and 799 is: 931.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    685 : 799 = 799 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    685/799 = 799/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    685x = 799 × 799
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    685x = 638,401
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 638,401/685
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 931.97

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