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Finding the Third Proportional to 432.94 and 688.31

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Solution

The third proportional to 432.94 and 688.31 is: 1,094.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432.94 : 688.31 = 688.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432.94/688.31 = 688.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432.94x = 688.31 × 688.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432.94x = 473,774.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,774.10/432.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,094.32

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