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Finding the Third Proportional to 702.84 and 766.55

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Solution

The third proportional to 702.84 and 766.55 is: 836.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.84 : 766.55 = 766.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.84/766.55 = 766.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.84x = 766.55 × 766.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.84x = 587,594.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 587,594.11/702.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 836.02

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