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Finding the Third Proportional to 676.13 and 951.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 676.13 and 951.75 is: 1,339.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.13 : 951.75 = 951.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.13/951.75 = 951.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.13x = 951.75 × 951.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.13x = 905,828.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 905,828.06/676.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,339.73

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