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Finding the Third Proportional to 708 and 985

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Solution

The third proportional to 708 and 985 is: 1,370.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708 : 985 = 985 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708/985 = 985/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708x = 985 × 985
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708x = 970,225
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 970,225/708
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,370.37

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