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Finding the Third Proportional to 703 and 965

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Solution

The third proportional to 703 and 965 is: 1,324.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703 : 965 = 965 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703/965 = 965/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703x = 965 × 965
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703x = 931,225
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 931,225/703
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,324.64

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