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Finding the Third Proportional to 689 and 805

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Solution

The third proportional to 689 and 805 is: 940.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    689 : 805 = 805 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    689/805 = 805/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    689x = 805 × 805
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    689x = 648,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 648,025/689
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 940.53

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