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Finding the Third Proportional to 685.97 and 966.94

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Solution

The third proportional to 685.97 and 966.94 is: 1,362.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    685.97 : 966.94 = 966.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    685.97/966.94 = 966.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    685.97x = 966.94 × 966.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    685.97x = 934,968.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 934,968.13/685.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,362.99

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