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Finding the Third Proportional to 396.94 and 699.94

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Solution

The third proportional to 396.94 and 699.94 is: 1,234.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    396.94 : 699.94 = 699.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    396.94/699.94 = 699.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    396.94x = 699.94 × 699.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    396.94x = 489,912.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,912.50/396.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,234.23

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