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Finding the Third Proportional to 716 and 792

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Solution

The third proportional to 716 and 792 is: 876.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716 : 792 = 792 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716/792 = 792/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716x = 792 × 792
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716x = 627,264
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 627,264/716
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 876.07

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