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Finding the Third Proportional to 656.44 and 990.56

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Solution

The third proportional to 656.44 and 990.56 is: 1,494.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    656.44 : 990.56 = 990.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    656.44/990.56 = 990.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    656.44x = 990.56 × 990.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    656.44x = 981,214.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 981,214.07/656.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,494.76

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