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Finding the Third Proportional to 679 and 939

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Solution

The third proportional to 679 and 939 is: 1,298.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679 : 939 = 939 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679/939 = 939/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679x = 939 × 939
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679x = 881,721
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 881,721/679
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,298.56

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