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Finding the Third Proportional to 789 and 1,708.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 789 and 1,708.25 is: 3,698.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789 : 1,708.25 = 1,708.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789/1,708.25 = 1,708.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789x = 1,708.25 × 1,708.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789x = 2,918,118.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,918,118.06/789
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,698.50

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