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Finding the Third Proportional to 663.56 and 928.78

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Solution

The third proportional to 663.56 and 928.78 is: 1,300.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.56 : 928.78 = 928.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.56/928.78 = 928.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.56x = 928.78 × 928.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.56x = 862,634.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 862,634.61/663.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,300.01

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