Finding the Third Proportional to 1,397 and 3,037
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Solution
The third proportional to 1,397 and 3,037 is: 6,602.27
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,397 : 3,037 = 3,037 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,397/3,037 = 3,037/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,397x = 3,037 × 3,037 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,397x = 9,223,369 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,223,369/1,397 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 6,602.27
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