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Finding the Third Proportional to 279 and 671.63

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Solution

The third proportional to 279 and 671.63 is: 1,616.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279 : 671.63 = 671.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279/671.63 = 671.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279x = 671.63 × 671.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279x = 451,080.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,080.14/279
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,616.77

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