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Finding the Third Proportional to 286.98 and 660.45

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Solution

The third proportional to 286.98 and 660.45 is: 1,519.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.98 : 660.45 = 660.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.98/660.45 = 660.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.98x = 660.45 × 660.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.98x = 436,188.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,188.01/286.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,519.92

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