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Finding the Third Proportional to 711.50 and 757

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Solution

The third proportional to 711.50 and 757 is: 805.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    711.50 : 757 = 757 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    711.50/757 = 757/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    711.50x = 757 × 757
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    711.50x = 573,049
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,049/711.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 805.41

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