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Finding the Third Proportional to 706 and 792

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Solution

The third proportional to 706 and 792 is: 888.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706 : 792 = 792 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706/792 = 792/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706x = 792 × 792
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706x = 627,264
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 627,264/706
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 888.48

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