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Finding the Third Proportional to 493.63 and 668.38

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Solution

The third proportional to 493.63 and 668.38 is: 904.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493.63 : 668.38 = 668.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493.63/668.38 = 668.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493.63x = 668.38 × 668.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493.63x = 446,725.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,725.14/493.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 904.99

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