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Finding the Third Proportional to 718 and 828

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Solution

The third proportional to 718 and 828 is: 954.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718 : 828 = 828 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718/828 = 828/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718x = 828 × 828
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718x = 685,584
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 685,584/718
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 954.85

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