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Finding the Third Proportional to 706 and 1,674

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Solution

The third proportional to 706 and 1,674 is: 3,969.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706 : 1,674 = 1,674 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706/1,674 = 1,674/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706x = 1,674 × 1,674
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706x = 2,802,276
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,802,276/706
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,969.23

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