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Finding the Third Proportional to 664.45 and 976.11

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Solution

The third proportional to 664.45 and 976.11 is: 1,433.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.45 : 976.11 = 976.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.45/976.11 = 976.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.45x = 976.11 × 976.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.45x = 952,797.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 952,797.14/664.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,433.96

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