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Finding the Third Proportional to 717 and 790.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 717 and 790.50 is: 871.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717 : 790.50 = 790.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717/790.50 = 790.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717x = 790.50 × 790.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717x = 624,890.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 624,890.25/717
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 871.53

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