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Finding the Third Proportional to 660 and 884

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Solution

The third proportional to 660 and 884 is: 1,184.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660 : 884 = 884 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660/884 = 884/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660x = 884 × 884
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660x = 781,456
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 781,456/660
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,184.02

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