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Finding the Third Proportional to 697 and 790

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Solution

The third proportional to 697 and 790 is: 895.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697 : 790 = 790 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697/790 = 790/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697x = 790 × 790
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697x = 624,100
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 624,100/697
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 895.41

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