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Finding the Third Proportional to 493.59 and 660.66

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Solution

The third proportional to 493.59 and 660.66 is: 884.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493.59 : 660.66 = 660.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493.59/660.66 = 660.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493.59x = 660.66 × 660.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493.59x = 436,466.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,466.68/493.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 884.26

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