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Finding the Third Proportional to 676 and 1,366

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Solution

The third proportional to 676 and 1,366 is: 2,760.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676 : 1,366 = 1,366 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676/1,366 = 1,366/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676x = 1,366 × 1,366
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676x = 1,865,956
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,865,956/676
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,760.29

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