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Finding the Third Proportional to 676.88 and 954.19

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Solution

The third proportional to 676.88 and 954.19 is: 1,345.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.88 : 954.19 = 954.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.88/954.19 = 954.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.88x = 954.19 × 954.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.88x = 910,473.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 910,473.79/676.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,345.11

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