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Finding the Third Proportional to 677 and 1,428

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Solution

The third proportional to 677 and 1,428 is: 3,012.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    677 : 1,428 = 1,428 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    677/1,428 = 1,428/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    677x = 1,428 × 1,428
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    677x = 2,039,184
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,039,184/677
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,012.09

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