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Finding the Third Proportional to 393.50 and 706

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Solution

The third proportional to 393.50 and 706 is: 1,266.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.50 : 706 = 706 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.50/706 = 706/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.50x = 706 × 706
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.50x = 498,436
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,436/393.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,266.67

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