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Finding the Third Proportional to 682.17 and 952.17

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Solution

The third proportional to 682.17 and 952.17 is: 1,329.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.17 : 952.17 = 952.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.17/952.17 = 952.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.17x = 952.17 × 952.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.17x = 906,631.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 906,631.28/682.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,329.04

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