Finding the Third Proportional to 660.66 and 1,412.44
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Solution
The third proportional to 660.66 and 1,412.44 is: 3,019.69
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
660.66 : 1,412.44 = 1,412.44 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
660.66/1,412.44 = 1,412.44/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
660.66x = 1,412.44 × 1,412.44 - Step 4: Simplify right side
660.66x = 1,994,979.69 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,994,979.69/660.66 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,019.69
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