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Finding the Third Proportional to 682.88 and 1,512.28

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Solution

The third proportional to 682.88 and 1,512.28 is: 3,349.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.88 : 1,512.28 = 1,512.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.88/1,512.28 = 1,512.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.88x = 1,512.28 × 1,512.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.88x = 2,286,994.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,286,994.58/682.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,349.07

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