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Finding the Third Proportional to 678.38 and 825.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 678.38 and 825.75 is: 1,005.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678.38 : 825.75 = 825.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678.38/825.75 = 825.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678.38x = 825.75 × 825.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678.38x = 681,863.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 681,863.06/678.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,005.14

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