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Finding the Third Proportional to 655.97 and 917.44

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Solution

The third proportional to 655.97 and 917.44 is: 1,283.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    655.97 : 917.44 = 917.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    655.97/917.44 = 917.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    655.97x = 917.44 × 917.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    655.97x = 841,691.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 841,691.57/655.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,283.13

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