Finding the Third Proportional to 652 and 978
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Solution
The third proportional to 652 and 978 is: 1,467
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
652 : 978 = 978 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
652/978 = 978/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
652x = 978 × 978 - Step 4: Simplify right side
652x = 956,484 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 956,484/652 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,467
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