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Finding the Third Proportional to 687 and 985

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Solution

The third proportional to 687 and 985 is: 1,412.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    687 : 985 = 985 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    687/985 = 985/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    687x = 985 × 985
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    687x = 970,225
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 970,225/687
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,412.26

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