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Finding the Third Proportional to 660 and 1,186

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Solution

The third proportional to 660 and 1,186 is: 2,131.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660 : 1,186 = 1,186 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660/1,186 = 1,186/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660x = 1,186 × 1,186
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660x = 1,406,596
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,406,596/660
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,131.21

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