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Finding the Third Proportional to 720 and 772

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Solution

The third proportional to 720 and 772 is: 827.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    720 : 772 = 772 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    720/772 = 772/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    720x = 772 × 772
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    720x = 595,984
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 595,984/720
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 827.76

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