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Finding the Third Proportional to 678.03 and 921.03

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Solution

The third proportional to 678.03 and 921.03 is: 1,251.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678.03 : 921.03 = 921.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678.03/921.03 = 921.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678.03x = 921.03 × 921.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678.03x = 848,298.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 848,298.56/678.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,251.12

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