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Finding the Third Proportional to 658 and 1,360

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Solution

The third proportional to 658 and 1,360 is: 2,810.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658 : 1,360 = 1,360 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658/1,360 = 1,360/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658x = 1,360 × 1,360
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658x = 1,849,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,849,600/658
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,810.94

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