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Finding the Third Proportional to 691 and 1,525.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 691 and 1,525.75 is: 3,368.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691 : 1,525.75 = 1,525.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691/1,525.75 = 1,525.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691x = 1,525.75 × 1,525.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691x = 2,327,913.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,327,913.06/691
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,368.90

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