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Finding the Third Proportional to 680.63 and 1,472.63

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Solution

The third proportional to 680.63 and 1,472.63 is: 3,186.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.63 : 1,472.63 = 1,472.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.63/1,472.63 = 1,472.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.63x = 1,472.63 × 1,472.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.63x = 2,168,624.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,168,624.39/680.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,186.23

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