Finding the Third Proportional to 207 and 247
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Solution
The third proportional to 207 and 247 is: 294.73
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
207 : 247 = 247 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
207/247 = 247/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
207x = 247 × 247 - Step 4: Simplify right side
207x = 61,009 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 61,009/207 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 294.73
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