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Finding the Third Proportional to 676.88 and 989.53

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Solution

The third proportional to 676.88 and 989.53 is: 1,446.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.88 : 989.53 = 989.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.88/989.53 = 989.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.88x = 989.53 × 989.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.88x = 979,172.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 979,172.09/676.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,446.61

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