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Finding the Third Proportional to 760 and 796

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Solution

The third proportional to 760 and 796 is: 833.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    760 : 796 = 796 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    760/796 = 796/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    760x = 796 × 796
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    760x = 633,616
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 633,616/760
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 833.71

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