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Finding the Third Proportional to 324 and 660

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Solution

The third proportional to 324 and 660 is: 1,344.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324 : 660 = 660 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324/660 = 660/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324x = 660 × 660
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324x = 435,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,600/324
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,344.44

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