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Finding the Third Proportional to 697.13 and 799.13

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Solution

The third proportional to 697.13 and 799.13 is: 916.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.13 : 799.13 = 799.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.13/799.13 = 799.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.13x = 799.13 × 799.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.13x = 638,600.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 638,600.77/697.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 916.05

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