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Finding the Third Proportional to 676.97 and 734.06

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Solution

The third proportional to 676.97 and 734.06 is: 795.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.97 : 734.06 = 734.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.97/734.06 = 734.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.97x = 734.06 × 734.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.97x = 538,847.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,847.75/676.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 795.97

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