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Finding the Third Proportional to 714 and 1,691

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Solution

The third proportional to 714 and 1,691 is: 4,004.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714 : 1,691 = 1,691 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714/1,691 = 1,691/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714x = 1,691 × 1,691
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714x = 2,859,481
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,859,481/714
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,004.88

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