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Finding the Third Proportional to 673.03 and 986.06

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Solution

The third proportional to 673.03 and 986.06 is: 1,444.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    673.03 : 986.06 = 986.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    673.03/986.06 = 986.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    673.03x = 986.06 × 986.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    673.03x = 972,319.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 972,319.25/673.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,444.69

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