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Finding the Third Proportional to 657 and 876.69

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Solution

The third proportional to 657 and 876.69 is: 1,169.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    657 : 876.69 = 876.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    657/876.69 = 876.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    657x = 876.69 × 876.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    657x = 768,580.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 768,580.97/657
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,169.83

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