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Finding the Third Proportional to 657.56 and 998.44

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Solution

The third proportional to 657.56 and 998.44 is: 1,516.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    657.56 : 998.44 = 998.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    657.56/998.44 = 998.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    657.56x = 998.44 × 998.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    657.56x = 996,877.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 996,877.44/657.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,516.02

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