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Finding the Third Proportional to 794 and 1,694

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Solution

The third proportional to 794 and 1,694 is: 3,614.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794 : 1,694 = 1,694 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794/1,694 = 1,694/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794x = 1,694 × 1,694
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794x = 2,869,636
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,869,636/794
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,614.15

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