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Finding the Third Proportional to 931 and 1,688

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Solution

The third proportional to 931 and 1,688 is: 3,060.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    931 : 1,688 = 1,688 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    931/1,688 = 1,688/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    931x = 1,688 × 1,688
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    931x = 2,849,344
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,849,344/931
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,060.52

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