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Finding the Third Proportional to 658.55 and 769.92

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Solution

The third proportional to 658.55 and 769.92 is: 900.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.55 : 769.92 = 769.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.55/769.92 = 769.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.55x = 769.92 × 769.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.55x = 592,779.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 592,779.69/658.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 900.13

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