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Finding the Third Proportional to 674 and 700

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Solution

The third proportional to 674 and 700 is: 727.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674 : 700 = 700 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674/700 = 700/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674x = 700 × 700
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674x = 490,000
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,000/674
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 727.00

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