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Finding the Third Proportional to 606.94 and 669.38

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Solution

The third proportional to 606.94 and 669.38 is: 738.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.94 : 669.38 = 669.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.94/669.38 = 669.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.94x = 669.38 × 669.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.94x = 448,062.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,062.89/606.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738.24

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