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Finding the Third Proportional to 660 and 1,594.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 660 and 1,594.50 is: 3,852.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660 : 1,594.50 = 1,594.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660/1,594.50 = 1,594.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660x = 1,594.50 × 1,594.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660x = 2,542,430.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,542,430.25/660
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,852.17

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