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Finding the Third Proportional to 556 and 704

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Solution

The third proportional to 556 and 704 is: 891.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    556 : 704 = 704 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    556/704 = 704/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    556x = 704 × 704
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    556x = 495,616
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,616/556
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 891.40

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