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Finding the Third Proportional to 580.88 and 660.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 580.88 and 660.75 is: 751.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.88 : 660.75 = 660.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.88/660.75 = 660.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.88x = 660.75 × 660.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.88x = 436,590.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,590.56/580.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 751.61

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