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Finding the Third Proportional to 680 and 1,621

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Solution

The third proportional to 680 and 1,621 is: 3,864.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680 : 1,621 = 1,621 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680/1,621 = 1,621/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680x = 1,621 × 1,621
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680x = 2,627,641
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,627,641/680
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,864.18

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