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Finding the Third Proportional to 660.75 and 985.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 660.75 and 985.25 is: 1,469.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.75 : 985.25 = 985.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.75/985.25 = 985.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.75x = 985.25 × 985.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.75x = 970,717.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 970,717.56/660.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,469.11

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