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Finding the Third Proportional to 741 and 791

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Solution

The third proportional to 741 and 791 is: 844.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741 : 791 = 791 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741/791 = 791/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741x = 791 × 791
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741x = 625,681
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 625,681/741
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 844.37

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