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Finding the Third Proportional to 676.50 and 904.63

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Solution

The third proportional to 676.50 and 904.63 is: 1,209.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.50 : 904.63 = 904.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.50/904.63 = 904.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.50x = 904.63 × 904.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.50x = 818,346.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 818,346.39/676.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,209.68

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