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Finding the Third Proportional to 663.38 and 987.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 663.38 and 987.75 is: 1,470.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.38 : 987.75 = 987.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.38/987.75 = 987.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.38x = 987.75 × 987.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.38x = 975,650.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 975,650.06/663.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,470.74

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