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Finding the Third Proportional to 680 and 935.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 680 and 935.50 is: 1,287.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680 : 935.50 = 935.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680/935.50 = 935.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680x = 935.50 × 935.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680x = 875,160.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 875,160.25/680
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,287.00

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