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Finding the Third Proportional to 276.19 and 667.69

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Solution

The third proportional to 276.19 and 667.69 is: 1,614.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.19 : 667.69 = 667.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.19/667.69 = 667.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.19x = 667.69 × 667.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.19x = 445,806.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,806.60/276.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,614.14

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