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Finding the Third Proportional to 607.50 and 681.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 607.50 and 681.75 is: 765.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607.50 : 681.75 = 681.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607.50/681.75 = 681.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607.50x = 681.75 × 681.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607.50x = 464,783.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,783.06/607.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 765.08

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