Finding the Third Proportional to 647 and 1,391
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Solution
The third proportional to 647 and 1,391 is: 2,990.54
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
647 : 1,391 = 1,391 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
647/1,391 = 1,391/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
647x = 1,391 × 1,391 - Step 4: Simplify right side
647x = 1,934,881 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,934,881/647 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,990.54
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