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Finding the Third Proportional to 680.91 and 1,203.61

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Solution

The third proportional to 680.91 and 1,203.61 is: 2,127.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.91 : 1,203.61 = 1,203.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.91/1,203.61 = 1,203.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.91x = 1,203.61 × 1,203.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.91x = 1,448,675.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,448,675.53/680.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,127.57

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