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Finding the Third Proportional to 401 and 687

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Solution

The third proportional to 401 and 687 is: 1,176.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401 : 687 = 687 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401/687 = 687/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401x = 687 × 687
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401x = 471,969
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,969/401
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,176.98

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