Finding the Third Proportional to 482 and 973
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Solution
The third proportional to 482 and 973 is: 1,964.17
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
482 : 973 = 973 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
482/973 = 973/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
482x = 973 × 973 - Step 4: Simplify right side
482x = 946,729 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 946,729/482 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,964.17
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