Finding the Third Proportional to 660.09 and 1,022.06
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Solution
The third proportional to 660.09 and 1,022.06 is: 1,582.52
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
660.09 : 1,022.06 = 1,022.06 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
660.09/1,022.06 = 1,022.06/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
660.09x = 1,022.06 × 1,022.06 - Step 4: Simplify right side
660.09x = 1,044,611.75 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,044,611.75/660.09 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,582.52
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