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Finding the Third Proportional to 677.56 and 1,484.87

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Solution

The third proportional to 677.56 and 1,484.87 is: 3,254.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    677.56 : 1,484.87 = 1,484.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    677.56/1,484.87 = 1,484.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    677.56x = 1,484.87 × 1,484.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    677.56x = 2,204,853.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,204,853.04/677.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,254.09

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