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Finding the Third Proportional to 676.50 and 780

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Solution

The third proportional to 676.50 and 780 is: 899.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.50 : 780 = 780 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.50/780 = 780/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.50x = 780 × 780
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.50x = 608,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 608,400/676.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 899.33

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