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Finding the Third Proportional to 718 and 766

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Solution

The third proportional to 718 and 766 is: 817.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718 : 766 = 766 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718/766 = 766/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718x = 766 × 766
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718x = 586,756
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 586,756/718
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 817.21

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