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Finding the Third Proportional to 674.58 and 1,463.70

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Solution

The third proportional to 674.58 and 1,463.70 is: 3,175.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.58 : 1,463.70 = 1,463.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.58/1,463.70 = 1,463.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.58x = 1,463.70 × 1,463.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.58x = 2,142,403.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,142,403.97/674.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,175.92

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