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Finding the Third Proportional to 660 and 848

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Solution

The third proportional to 660 and 848 is: 1,089.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660 : 848 = 848 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660/848 = 848/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660x = 848 × 848
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660x = 719,104
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 719,104/660
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,089.55

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