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Finding the Third Proportional to 742 and 827

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Solution

The third proportional to 742 and 827 is: 921.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    742 : 827 = 827 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    742/827 = 827/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    742x = 827 × 827
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    742x = 683,929
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 683,929/742
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 921.74

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