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Finding the Third Proportional to 674.63 and 1,415.06

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Solution

The third proportional to 674.63 and 1,415.06 is: 2,968.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.63 : 1,415.06 = 1,415.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.63/1,415.06 = 1,415.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.63x = 1,415.06 × 1,415.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.63x = 2,002,401.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,002,401.88/674.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,968.17

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