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Finding the Third Proportional to 622.50 and 690

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Solution

The third proportional to 622.50 and 690 is: 764.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622.50 : 690 = 690 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622.50/690 = 690/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622.50x = 690 × 690
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622.50x = 476,100
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,100/622.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 764.82

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