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Finding the Third Proportional to 496 and 700

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Solution

The third proportional to 496 and 700 is: 987.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    496 : 700 = 700 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    496/700 = 700/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    496x = 700 × 700
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    496x = 490,000
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,000/496
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 987.90

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