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Finding the Third Proportional to 704 and 770

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Solution

The third proportional to 704 and 770 is: 842.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704 : 770 = 770 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704/770 = 770/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704x = 770 × 770
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704x = 592,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 592,900/704
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 842.19

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