Finding the Third Proportional to 676.50 and 906.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 676.50 and 906.75 is: 1,215.37
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
676.50 : 906.75 = 906.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
676.50/906.75 = 906.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
676.50x = 906.75 × 906.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
676.50x = 822,195.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 822,195.56/676.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,215.37
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