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Finding the Third Proportional to 700 and 834

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Solution

The third proportional to 700 and 834 is: 993.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700 : 834 = 834 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700/834 = 834/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700x = 834 × 834
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700x = 695,556
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 695,556/700
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 993.65

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