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Finding the Third Proportional to 742 and 790

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Solution

The third proportional to 742 and 790 is: 841.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    742 : 790 = 790 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    742/790 = 790/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    742x = 790 × 790
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    742x = 624,100
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 624,100/742
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 841.11

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