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Finding the Third Proportional to 660.75 and 944.38

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Solution

The third proportional to 660.75 and 944.38 is: 1,349.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.75 : 944.38 = 944.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.75/944.38 = 944.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.75x = 944.38 × 944.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.75x = 891,844.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 891,844.14/660.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,349.75

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