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Finding the Third Proportional to 660.66 and 983.39

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Solution

The third proportional to 660.66 and 983.39 is: 1,463.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.66 : 983.39 = 983.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.66/983.39 = 983.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.66x = 983.39 × 983.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.66x = 967,057.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 967,057.12/660.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,463.78

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