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Finding the Third Proportional to 802.50 and 1,694

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Solution

The third proportional to 802.50 and 1,694 is: 3,575.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.50 : 1,694 = 1,694 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.50/1,694 = 1,694/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.50x = 1,694 × 1,694
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.50x = 2,869,636
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,869,636/802.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,575.87

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