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Finding the Third Proportional to 713.63 and 775.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 713.63 and 775.50 is: 842.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    713.63 : 775.50 = 775.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    713.63/775.50 = 775.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    713.63x = 775.50 × 775.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    713.63x = 601,400.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 601,400.25/713.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 842.74

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