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Finding the Third Proportional to 660 and 781

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Solution

The third proportional to 660 and 781 is: 924.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660 : 781 = 781 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660/781 = 781/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660x = 781 × 781
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660x = 609,961
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 609,961/660
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 924.18

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