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Finding the Third Proportional to 652 and 784

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Solution

The third proportional to 652 and 784 is: 942.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652 : 784 = 784 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652/784 = 784/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652x = 784 × 784
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652x = 614,656
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 614,656/652
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 942.72

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