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Finding the Third Proportional to 679.50 and 790.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 679.50 and 790.50 is: 919.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679.50 : 790.50 = 790.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679.50/790.50 = 790.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679.50x = 790.50 × 790.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679.50x = 624,890.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 624,890.25/679.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 919.63

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