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Finding the Third Proportional to 689.50 and 927.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 689.50 and 927.25 is: 1,246.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    689.50 : 927.25 = 927.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    689.50/927.25 = 927.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    689.50x = 927.25 × 927.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    689.50x = 859,792.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 859,792.56/689.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,246.98

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