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Finding the Third Proportional to 663.75 and 804.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 663.75 and 804.75 is: 975.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.75 : 804.75 = 804.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.75/804.75 = 804.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.75x = 804.75 × 804.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.75x = 647,622.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 647,622.56/663.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 975.70

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