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Finding the Third Proportional to 676.76 and 912.41

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Solution

The third proportional to 676.76 and 912.41 is: 1,230.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.76 : 912.41 = 912.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.76/912.41 = 912.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.76x = 912.41 × 912.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.76x = 832,492.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 832,492.29/676.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,230.12

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