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Finding the Third Proportional to 687 and 1,623

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Solution

The third proportional to 687 and 1,623 is: 3,834.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    687 : 1,623 = 1,623 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    687/1,623 = 1,623/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    687x = 1,623 × 1,623
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    687x = 2,634,129
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,634,129/687
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,834.25

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