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Finding the Third Proportional to 747 and 774

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Solution

The third proportional to 747 and 774 is: 801.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747 : 774 = 774 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747/774 = 774/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747x = 774 × 774
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747x = 599,076
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,076/747
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 801.98

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