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Finding the Third Proportional to 682.45 and 1,462.29

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Solution

The third proportional to 682.45 and 1,462.29 is: 3,133.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.45 : 1,462.29 = 1,462.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.45/1,462.29 = 1,462.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.45x = 1,462.29 × 1,462.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.45x = 2,138,289.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,138,289.30/682.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,133.24

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