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Finding the Third Proportional to 718.88 and 986.06

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Solution

The third proportional to 718.88 and 986.06 is: 1,352.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718.88 : 986.06 = 986.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718.88/986.06 = 986.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718.88x = 986.06 × 986.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718.88x = 972,319.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 972,319.25/718.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,352.56

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