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Finding the Third Proportional to 375.94 and 684.56

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Solution

The third proportional to 375.94 and 684.56 is: 1,246.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.94 : 684.56 = 684.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.94/684.56 = 684.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.94x = 684.56 × 684.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.94x = 468,625.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,625.82/375.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,246.55

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