Finding the Third Proportional to 609.75 and 666
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Solution
The third proportional to 609.75 and 666 is: 727.44
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
609.75 : 666 = 666 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
609.75/666 = 666/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
609.75x = 666 × 666 - Step 4: Simplify right side
609.75x = 443,556 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 443,556/609.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 727.44
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