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Finding the Third Proportional to 398 and 681

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Solution

The third proportional to 398 and 681 is: 1,165.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    398 : 681 = 681 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    398/681 = 681/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    398x = 681 × 681
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    398x = 463,761
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,761/398
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,165.23

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