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Finding the Third Proportional to 489 and 1,007

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Solution

The third proportional to 489 and 1,007 is: 2,073.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489 : 1,007 = 1,007 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489/1,007 = 1,007/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489x = 1,007 × 1,007
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489x = 1,014,049
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,014,049/489
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,073.72

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