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Finding the Third Proportional to 642 and 694.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 642 and 694.50 is: 751.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642 : 694.50 = 694.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642/694.50 = 694.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642x = 694.50 × 694.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642x = 482,330.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,330.25/642
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 751.29

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