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Finding the Third Proportional to 308 and 681

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Solution

The third proportional to 308 and 681 is: 1,505.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308 : 681 = 681 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308/681 = 681/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308x = 681 × 681
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308x = 463,761
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,761/308
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,505.72

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