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Finding the Third Proportional to 731 and 807

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Solution

The third proportional to 731 and 807 is: 890.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    731 : 807 = 807 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    731/807 = 807/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    731x = 807 × 807
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    731x = 651,249
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 651,249/731
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 890.90

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