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Finding the Third Proportional to 376.73 and 680.91

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Solution

The third proportional to 376.73 and 680.91 is: 1,230.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.73 : 680.91 = 680.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.73/680.91 = 680.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.73x = 680.91 × 680.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.73x = 463,633.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,633.32/376.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,230.66

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