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Finding the Third Proportional to 680.91 and 998.86

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Solution

The third proportional to 680.91 and 998.86 is: 1,465.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.91 : 998.86 = 998.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.91/998.86 = 998.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.91x = 998.86 × 998.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.91x = 997,720.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 997,720.05/680.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,465.28

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