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Finding the Third Proportional to 682 and 1,277

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Solution

The third proportional to 682 and 1,277 is: 2,391.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682 : 1,277 = 1,277 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682/1,277 = 1,277/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682x = 1,277 × 1,277
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682x = 1,630,729
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,630,729/682
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,391.10

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