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Finding the Third Proportional to 686 and 828

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Solution

The third proportional to 686 and 828 is: 999.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    686 : 828 = 828 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    686/828 = 828/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    686x = 828 × 828
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    686x = 685,584
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 685,584/686
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 999.39

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