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Finding the Third Proportional to 668 and 882

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Solution

The third proportional to 668 and 882 is: 1,164.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668 : 882 = 882 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668/882 = 882/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668x = 882 × 882
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668x = 777,924
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 777,924/668
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,164.56

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