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Finding the Third Proportional to 438 and 681

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Solution

The third proportional to 438 and 681 is: 1,058.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438 : 681 = 681 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438/681 = 681/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438x = 681 × 681
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438x = 463,761
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,761/438
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,058.82

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