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Finding the Third Proportional to 256 and 694

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Solution

The third proportional to 256 and 694 is: 1,881.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256 : 694 = 694 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256/694 = 694/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256x = 694 × 694
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256x = 481,636
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,636/256
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,881.39

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