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Finding the Third Proportional to 434 and 788

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Solution

The third proportional to 434 and 788 is: 1,430.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434 : 788 = 788 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434/788 = 788/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434x = 788 × 788
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434x = 620,944
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 620,944/434
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,430.75

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