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Finding the Third Proportional to 535 and 718

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Solution

The third proportional to 535 and 718 is: 963.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535 : 718 = 718 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535/718 = 718/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535x = 718 × 718
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535x = 515,524
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,524/535
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 963.60

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