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Finding the Third Proportional to 721 and 801

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Solution

The third proportional to 721 and 801 is: 889.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    721 : 801 = 801 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    721/801 = 801/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    721x = 801 × 801
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    721x = 641,601
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 641,601/721
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 889.88

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