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Finding the Third Proportional to 702 and 928

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Solution

The third proportional to 702 and 928 is: 1,226.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702 : 928 = 928 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702/928 = 928/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702x = 928 × 928
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702x = 861,184
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 861,184/702
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,226.76

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