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Finding the Third Proportional to 604.69 and 699.19

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Solution

The third proportional to 604.69 and 699.19 is: 808.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.69 : 699.19 = 699.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.69/699.19 = 699.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.69x = 699.19 × 699.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.69x = 488,863.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,863.16/604.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 808.46

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