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Finding the Third Proportional to 392 and 794

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Solution

The third proportional to 392 and 794 is: 1,608.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392 : 794 = 794 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392/794 = 794/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392x = 794 × 794
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392x = 630,436
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 630,436/392
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,608.26

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