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Finding the Third Proportional to 664.88 and 974.44

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Solution

The third proportional to 664.88 and 974.44 is: 1,428.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.88 : 974.44 = 974.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.88/974.44 = 974.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.88x = 974.44 × 974.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.88x = 949,528.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 949,528.44/664.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,428.13

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