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Finding the Third Proportional to 666.75 and 947.13

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Solution

The third proportional to 666.75 and 947.13 is: 1,345.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.75 : 947.13 = 947.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.75/947.13 = 947.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.75x = 947.13 × 947.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.75x = 897,045.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 897,045.77/666.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,345.40

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