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Finding the Third Proportional to 676.75 and 799.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 676.75 and 799.75 is: 945.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.75 : 799.75 = 799.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.75/799.75 = 799.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.75x = 799.75 × 799.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.75x = 639,600.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 639,600.06/676.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 945.11

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