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Finding the Third Proportional to 669 and 1,354

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Solution

The third proportional to 669 and 1,354 is: 2,740.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669 : 1,354 = 1,354 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669/1,354 = 1,354/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669x = 1,354 × 1,354
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669x = 1,833,316
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,833,316/669
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,740.38

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