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Finding the Third Proportional to 759 and 840

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Solution

The third proportional to 759 and 840 is: 929.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759 : 840 = 840 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759/840 = 840/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759x = 840 × 840
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759x = 705,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 705,600/759
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 929.64

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