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Finding the Third Proportional to 682.38 and 1,506

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Solution

The third proportional to 682.38 and 1,506 is: 3,323.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.38 : 1,506 = 1,506 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.38/1,506 = 1,506/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.38x = 1,506 × 1,506
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.38x = 2,268,036
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,268,036/682.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,323.74

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