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Finding the Third Proportional to 666.56 and 932.91

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Solution

The third proportional to 666.56 and 932.91 is: 1,305.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.56 : 932.91 = 932.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.56/932.91 = 932.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.56x = 932.91 × 932.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.56x = 870,314.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 870,314.07/666.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,305.68

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