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Finding the Third Proportional to 691.13 and 1,470

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Solution

The third proportional to 691.13 and 1,470 is: 3,126.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691.13 : 1,470 = 1,470 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691.13/1,470 = 1,470/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691.13x = 1,470 × 1,470
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691.13x = 2,160,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,160,900/691.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,126.64

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