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Finding the Third Proportional to 740 and 791

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Solution

The third proportional to 740 and 791 is: 845.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    740 : 791 = 791 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    740/791 = 791/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    740x = 791 × 791
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    740x = 625,681
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 625,681/740
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 845.51

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