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Finding the Third Proportional to 257 and 692

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Solution

The third proportional to 257 and 692 is: 1,863.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257 : 692 = 692 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257/692 = 692/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257x = 692 × 692
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257x = 478,864
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,864/257
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,863.28

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