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Finding the Third Proportional to 700 and 832

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Solution

The third proportional to 700 and 832 is: 988.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700 : 832 = 832 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700/832 = 832/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700x = 832 × 832
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700x = 692,224
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 692,224/700
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 988.89

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