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Finding the Third Proportional to 580 and 678

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Solution

The third proportional to 580 and 678 is: 792.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580 : 678 = 678 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580/678 = 678/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580x = 678 × 678
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580x = 459,684
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,684/580
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 792.56

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