Finding the Third Proportional to 663 and 1,002
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Solution
The third proportional to 663 and 1,002 is: 1,514.33
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
663 : 1,002 = 1,002 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
663/1,002 = 1,002/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
663x = 1,002 × 1,002 - Step 4: Simplify right side
663x = 1,004,004 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,004,004/663 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,514.33
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