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Finding the Third Proportional to 722.67 and 801.77

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Solution

The third proportional to 722.67 and 801.77 is: 889.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722.67 : 801.77 = 801.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722.67/801.77 = 801.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722.67x = 801.77 × 801.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722.67x = 642,840.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 642,840.65/722.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 889.53

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