Finding the Third Proportional to 718 and 718
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Solution
The third proportional to 718 and 718 is: 718
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
718 : 718 = 718 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
718/718 = 718/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
718x = 718 × 718 - Step 4: Simplify right side
718x = 515,524 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 515,524/718 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 718
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