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Finding the Third Proportional to 294 and 692

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Solution

The third proportional to 294 and 692 is: 1,628.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294 : 692 = 692 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294/692 = 692/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294x = 692 × 692
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294x = 478,864
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,864/294
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,628.79

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