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Finding the Third Proportional to 698 and 792.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 698 and 792.50 is: 899.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698 : 792.50 = 792.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698/792.50 = 792.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698x = 792.50 × 792.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698x = 628,056.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 628,056.25/698
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 899.79

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