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Finding the Third Proportional to 736 and 826

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Solution

The third proportional to 736 and 826 is: 927.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    736 : 826 = 826 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    736/826 = 826/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    736x = 826 × 826
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    736x = 682,276
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 682,276/736
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 927.01

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