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Finding the Third Proportional to 660.56 and 780.56

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Solution

The third proportional to 660.56 and 780.56 is: 922.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.56 : 780.56 = 780.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.56/780.56 = 780.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.56x = 780.56 × 780.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.56x = 609,277.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 609,277.82/660.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 922.36

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