Finding the Third Proportional to 364 and 666
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Solution
The third proportional to 364 and 666 is: 1,218.56
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
364 : 666 = 666 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
364/666 = 666/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
364x = 666 × 666 - Step 4: Simplify right side
364x = 443,556 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 443,556/364 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,218.56
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