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Finding the Third Proportional to 679.88 and 767.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 679.88 and 767.75 is: 866.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679.88 : 767.75 = 767.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679.88/767.75 = 767.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679.88x = 767.75 × 767.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679.88x = 589,440.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 589,440.06/679.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 866.98

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