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Finding the Third Proportional to 703.69 and 771.19

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Solution

The third proportional to 703.69 and 771.19 is: 845.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.69 : 771.19 = 771.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.69/771.19 = 771.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.69x = 771.19 × 771.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.69x = 594,730.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 594,730.16/703.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 845.16

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