Finding the Third Proportional to 667 and 1,708
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Solution
The third proportional to 667 and 1,708 is: 4,373.71
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
667 : 1,708 = 1,708 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
667/1,708 = 1,708/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
667x = 1,708 × 1,708 - Step 4: Simplify right side
667x = 2,917,264 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,917,264/667 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,373.71
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