Finding the Third Proportional to 297 and 807
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Solution
The third proportional to 297 and 807 is: 2,192.76
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
297 : 807 = 807 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
297/807 = 807/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
297x = 807 × 807 - Step 4: Simplify right side
297x = 651,249 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 651,249/297 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,192.76
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