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Finding the Third Proportional to 604.13 and 663.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 604.13 and 663.75 is: 729.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.13 : 663.75 = 663.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.13/663.75 = 663.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.13x = 663.75 × 663.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.13x = 440,564.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,564.06/604.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 729.26

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