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Finding the Third Proportional to 698 and 985.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 698 and 985.50 is: 1,391.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698 : 985.50 = 985.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698/985.50 = 985.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698x = 985.50 × 985.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698x = 971,210.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 971,210.25/698
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,391.42

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