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Finding the Third Proportional to 417 and 663

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Solution

The third proportional to 417 and 663 is: 1,054.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417 : 663 = 663 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417/663 = 663/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417x = 663 × 663
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417x = 439,569
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,569/417
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,054.12

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