Finding the Third Proportional to 507 and 610
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Solution
The third proportional to 507 and 610 is: 733.93
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
507 : 610 = 610 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
507/610 = 610/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
507x = 610 × 610 - Step 4: Simplify right side
507x = 372,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 372,100/507 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 733.93
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