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Finding the Third Proportional to 631 and 821

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Solution

The third proportional to 631 and 821 is: 1,068.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631 : 821 = 821 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631/821 = 821/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631x = 821 × 821
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631x = 674,041
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 674,041/631
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,068.21

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