Finding the Third Proportional to 660.75 and 1,014
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Solution
The third proportional to 660.75 and 1,014 is: 1,556.10
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
660.75 : 1,014 = 1,014 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
660.75/1,014 = 1,014/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
660.75x = 1,014 × 1,014 - Step 4: Simplify right side
660.75x = 1,028,196 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,028,196/660.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,556.10
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