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Finding the Third Proportional to 661.92 and 997.95

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Solution

The third proportional to 661.92 and 997.95 is: 1,504.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661.92 : 997.95 = 997.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661.92/997.95 = 997.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661.92x = 997.95 × 997.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661.92x = 995,894.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 995,894.85/661.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,504.55

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