Finding the Third Proportional to 666 and 721.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 666 and 721.50 is: 781.63
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
666 : 721.50 = 721.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
666/721.50 = 721.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
666x = 721.50 × 721.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
666x = 520,562.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 520,562.25/666 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 781.63
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