Finding the Third Proportional to 407 and 1,004
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Solution
The third proportional to 407 and 1,004 is: 2,476.70
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
407 : 1,004 = 1,004 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
407/1,004 = 1,004/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
407x = 1,004 × 1,004 - Step 4: Simplify right side
407x = 1,008,016 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,008,016/407 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,476.70
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