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Finding the Third Proportional to 663.19 and 832.78

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Solution

The third proportional to 663.19 and 832.78 is: 1,045.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.19 : 832.78 = 832.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.19/832.78 = 832.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.19x = 832.78 × 832.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.19x = 693,524.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 693,524.61/663.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,045.74

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