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Finding the Third Proportional to 619 and 677

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Solution

The third proportional to 619 and 677 is: 740.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619 : 677 = 677 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619/677 = 677/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619x = 677 × 677
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619x = 458,329
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,329/619
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 740.43

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