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Finding the Third Proportional to 682 and 914

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Solution

The third proportional to 682 and 914 is: 1,224.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682 : 914 = 914 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682/914 = 914/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682x = 914 × 914
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682x = 835,396
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 835,396/682
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,224.92

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