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Finding the Third Proportional to 670.78 and 1,383.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 670.78 and 1,383.75 is: 2,854.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    670.78 : 1,383.75 = 1,383.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    670.78/1,383.75 = 1,383.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    670.78x = 1,383.75 × 1,383.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    670.78x = 1,914,764.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,914,764.06/670.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,854.53

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