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Finding the Third Proportional to 696 and 920.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 696 and 920.25 is: 1,216.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    696 : 920.25 = 920.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    696/920.25 = 920.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    696x = 920.25 × 920.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    696x = 846,860.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 846,860.06/696
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,216.75

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