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Finding the Third Proportional to 700 and 1,690.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 700 and 1,690.50 is: 4,082.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700 : 1,690.50 = 1,690.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700/1,690.50 = 1,690.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700x = 1,690.50 × 1,690.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700x = 2,857,790.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,857,790.25/700
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,082.56

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