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Finding the Third Proportional to 681.50 and 1,492

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Solution

The third proportional to 681.50 and 1,492 is: 3,266.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    681.50 : 1,492 = 1,492 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    681.50/1,492 = 1,492/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    681.50x = 1,492 × 1,492
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    681.50x = 2,226,064
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,226,064/681.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,266.42

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