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Finding the Third Proportional to 682 and 864

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Solution

The third proportional to 682 and 864 is: 1,094.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682 : 864 = 864 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682/864 = 864/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682x = 864 × 864
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682x = 746,496
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 746,496/682
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,094.57

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