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Finding the Third Proportional to 691.03 and 946.69

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Solution

The third proportional to 691.03 and 946.69 is: 1,296.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691.03 : 946.69 = 946.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691.03/946.69 = 946.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691.03x = 946.69 × 946.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691.03x = 896,217.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 896,217.22/691.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,296.93

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