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Finding the Third Proportional to 723 and 786

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Solution

The third proportional to 723 and 786 is: 854.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723 : 786 = 786 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723/786 = 786/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723x = 786 × 786
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723x = 617,796
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,796/723
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 854.49

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