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Finding the Third Proportional to 691.50 and 840.56

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Solution

The third proportional to 691.50 and 840.56 is: 1,021.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691.50 : 840.56 = 840.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691.50/840.56 = 840.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691.50x = 840.56 × 840.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691.50x = 706,545.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 706,545.32/691.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,021.76

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