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Finding the Third Proportional to 366 and 686.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 366 and 686.25 is: 1,286.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366 : 686.25 = 686.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366/686.25 = 686.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366x = 686.25 × 686.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366x = 470,939.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,939.06/366
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,286.72

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