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Finding the Third Proportional to 697 and 934.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 697 and 934.50 is: 1,252.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697 : 934.50 = 934.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697/934.50 = 934.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697x = 934.50 × 934.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697x = 873,290.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 873,290.25/697
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,252.93

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