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Finding the Third Proportional to 720.56 and 783.84

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Solution

The third proportional to 720.56 and 783.84 is: 852.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    720.56 : 783.84 = 783.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    720.56/783.84 = 783.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    720.56x = 783.84 × 783.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    720.56x = 614,411.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 614,411.02/720.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 852.68

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