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Finding the Third Proportional to 689 and 986.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 689 and 986.75 is: 1,413.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    689 : 986.75 = 986.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    689/986.75 = 986.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    689x = 986.75 × 986.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    689x = 973,675.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 973,675.56/689
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,413.17

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