Finding the Third Proportional to 637 and 1,207
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Solution
The third proportional to 637 and 1,207 is: 2,287.05
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
637 : 1,207 = 1,207 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
637/1,207 = 1,207/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
637x = 1,207 × 1,207 - Step 4: Simplify right side
637x = 1,456,849 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,456,849/637 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,287.05
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