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Finding the Third Proportional to 655.88 and 918.14

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Solution

The third proportional to 655.88 and 918.14 is: 1,285.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    655.88 : 918.14 = 918.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    655.88/918.14 = 918.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    655.88x = 918.14 × 918.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    655.88x = 842,982.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 842,982.21/655.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,285.28

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