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Finding the Third Proportional to 680.25 and 898.13

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Solution

The third proportional to 680.25 and 898.13 is: 1,185.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.25 : 898.13 = 898.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.25/898.13 = 898.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.25x = 898.13 × 898.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.25x = 806,628.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 806,628.52/680.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,185.78

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