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Finding the Third Proportional to 682.49 and 914.57

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Solution

The third proportional to 682.49 and 914.57 is: 1,225.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.49 : 914.57 = 914.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.49/914.57 = 914.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.49x = 914.57 × 914.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.49x = 836,442.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 836,442.43/682.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,225.58

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