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Finding the Third Proportional to 682 and 880

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Solution

The third proportional to 682 and 880 is: 1,135.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682 : 880 = 880 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682/880 = 880/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682x = 880 × 880
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682x = 774,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 774,400/682
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,135.48

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