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Finding the Third Proportional to 448 and 667

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Solution

The third proportional to 448 and 667 is: 993.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448 : 667 = 667 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448/667 = 667/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448x = 667 × 667
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448x = 444,889
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,889/448
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 993.06

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