Finding the Third Proportional to 1,074 and 1,607
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Solution
The third proportional to 1,074 and 1,607 is: 2,404.51
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,074 : 1,607 = 1,607 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,074/1,607 = 1,607/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,074x = 1,607 × 1,607 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,074x = 2,582,449 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,582,449/1,074 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,404.51
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