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Finding the Third Proportional to 642 and 688.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 642 and 688.50 is: 738.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642 : 688.50 = 688.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642/688.50 = 688.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642x = 688.50 × 688.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642x = 474,032.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,032.25/642
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738.37

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