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Finding the Third Proportional to 674.13 and 905.91

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Solution

The third proportional to 674.13 and 905.91 is: 1,217.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.13 : 905.91 = 905.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.13/905.91 = 905.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.13x = 905.91 × 905.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.13x = 820,666.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 820,666.13/674.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,217.38

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