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Finding the Third Proportional to 698 and 1,610

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Solution

The third proportional to 698 and 1,610 is: 3,713.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698 : 1,610 = 1,610 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698/1,610 = 1,610/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698x = 1,610 × 1,610
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698x = 2,592,100
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,592,100/698
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,713.61

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