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Finding the Third Proportional to 694.41 and 916.31

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Solution

The third proportional to 694.41 and 916.31 is: 1,209.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    694.41 : 916.31 = 916.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    694.41/916.31 = 916.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    694.41x = 916.31 × 916.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    694.41x = 839,628.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 839,628.60/694.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,209.13

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