Finding the Third Proportional to 624 and 1,022
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Solution
The third proportional to 624 and 1,022 is: 1,673.85
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
624 : 1,022 = 1,022 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
624/1,022 = 1,022/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
624x = 1,022 × 1,022 - Step 4: Simplify right side
624x = 1,044,484 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,044,484/624 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,673.85
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