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Finding the Third Proportional to 718 and 858

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Solution

The third proportional to 718 and 858 is: 1,025.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718 : 858 = 858 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718/858 = 858/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718x = 858 × 858
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718x = 736,164
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 736,164/718
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,025.30

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