Finding the Third Proportional to 606 and 654
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Solution
The third proportional to 606 and 654 is: 705.80
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
606 : 654 = 654 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
606/654 = 654/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
606x = 654 × 654 - Step 4: Simplify right side
606x = 427,716 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 427,716/606 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 705.80
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