Finding the Third Proportional to 366 and 666
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Solution
The third proportional to 366 and 666 is: 1,211.90
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
366 : 666 = 666 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
366/666 = 666/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
366x = 666 × 666 - Step 4: Simplify right side
366x = 443,556 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 443,556/366 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,211.90
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