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Finding the Third Proportional to 658.13 and 896.06

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Solution

The third proportional to 658.13 and 896.06 is: 1,220.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.13 : 896.06 = 896.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.13/896.06 = 896.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.13x = 896.06 × 896.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.13x = 802,928.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 802,928.00/658.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,220.02

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