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Finding the Third Proportional to 688.13 and 985.69

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Solution

The third proportional to 688.13 and 985.69 is: 1,411.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688.13 : 985.69 = 985.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688.13/985.69 = 985.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688.13x = 985.69 × 985.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688.13x = 971,579.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 971,579.85/688.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,411.92

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