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Finding the Third Proportional to 682.75 and 907.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 682.75 and 907.75 is: 1,206.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.75 : 907.75 = 907.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.75/907.75 = 907.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.75x = 907.75 × 907.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.75x = 824,010.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 824,010.06/682.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,206.90

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