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Finding the Third Proportional to 692 and 805

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Solution

The third proportional to 692 and 805 is: 936.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    692 : 805 = 805 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    692/805 = 805/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    692x = 805 × 805
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    692x = 648,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 648,025/692
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 936.45

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