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Finding the Third Proportional to 660 and 1,257

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Solution

The third proportional to 660 and 1,257 is: 2,394.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660 : 1,257 = 1,257 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660/1,257 = 1,257/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660x = 1,257 × 1,257
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660x = 1,580,049
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,580,049/660
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,394.01

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