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Finding the Third Proportional to 597.94 and 660.56

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Solution

The third proportional to 597.94 and 660.56 is: 729.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.94 : 660.56 = 660.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.94/660.56 = 660.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.94x = 660.56 × 660.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.94x = 436,342.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,342.82/597.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 729.75

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