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Finding the Third Proportional to 702 and 1,398

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Solution

The third proportional to 702 and 1,398 is: 2,784.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702 : 1,398 = 1,398 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702/1,398 = 1,398/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702x = 1,398 × 1,398
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702x = 1,954,404
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,954,404/702
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,784.05

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