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Finding the Third Proportional to 742 and 800

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Solution

The third proportional to 742 and 800 is: 862.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    742 : 800 = 800 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    742/800 = 800/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    742x = 800 × 800
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    742x = 640,000
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 640,000/742
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 862.53

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