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Finding the Third Proportional to 678 and 901.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 678 and 901.50 is: 1,198.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678 : 901.50 = 901.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678/901.50 = 901.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678x = 901.50 × 901.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678x = 812,702.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 812,702.25/678
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,198.68

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