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Finding the Third Proportional to 700 and 1,655

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Solution

The third proportional to 700 and 1,655 is: 3,912.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700 : 1,655 = 1,655 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700/1,655 = 1,655/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700x = 1,655 × 1,655
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700x = 2,739,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,739,025/700
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,912.89

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