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Finding the Third Proportional to 606.66 and 698.20

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Solution

The third proportional to 606.66 and 698.20 is: 803.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.66 : 698.20 = 698.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.66/698.20 = 698.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.66x = 698.20 × 698.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.66x = 487,487.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,487.60/606.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 803.56

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