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Finding the Third Proportional to 682.50 and 792

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Solution

The third proportional to 682.50 and 792 is: 919.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.50 : 792 = 792 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.50/792 = 792/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.50x = 792 × 792
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.50x = 627,264
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 627,264/682.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 919.07

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