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Finding the Third Proportional to 541.69 and 694.69

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Solution

The third proportional to 541.69 and 694.69 is: 890.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.69 : 694.69 = 694.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.69/694.69 = 694.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.69x = 694.69 × 694.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.69x = 482,590.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,590.72/541.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 890.90

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