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Finding the Third Proportional to 668.25 and 992.38

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Solution

The third proportional to 668.25 and 992.38 is: 1,473.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668.25 : 992.38 = 992.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668.25/992.38 = 992.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668.25x = 992.38 × 992.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668.25x = 984,808.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 984,808.14/668.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,473.71

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