Finding the Third Proportional to 650 and 1,417
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Solution
The third proportional to 650 and 1,417 is: 3,089.06
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
650 : 1,417 = 1,417 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
650/1,417 = 1,417/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
650x = 1,417 × 1,417 - Step 4: Simplify right side
650x = 2,007,889 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,007,889/650 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,089.06
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