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Finding the Third Proportional to 686 and 716

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Solution

The third proportional to 686 and 716 is: 747.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    686 : 716 = 716 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    686/716 = 716/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    686x = 716 × 716
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    686x = 512,656
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 512,656/686
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747.31

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