Finding the Third Proportional to 404 and 983
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Solution
The third proportional to 404 and 983 is: 2,391.80
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
404 : 983 = 983 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
404/983 = 983/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
404x = 983 × 983 - Step 4: Simplify right side
404x = 966,289 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 966,289/404 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,391.80
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