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Finding the Third Proportional to 704 and 818

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Solution

The third proportional to 704 and 818 is: 950.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704 : 818 = 818 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704/818 = 818/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704x = 818 × 818
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704x = 669,124
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 669,124/704
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 950.46

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