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Finding the Third Proportional to 693 and 804

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Solution

The third proportional to 693 and 804 is: 932.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    693 : 804 = 804 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    693/804 = 804/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    693x = 804 × 804
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    693x = 646,416
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 646,416/693
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 932.78

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