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Finding the Third Proportional to 451.88 and 660.66

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Solution

The third proportional to 451.88 and 660.66 is: 965.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.88 : 660.66 = 660.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.88/660.66 = 660.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.88x = 660.66 × 660.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.88x = 436,466.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,466.68/451.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 965.90

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