Finding the Third Proportional to 671 and 924
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Solution
The third proportional to 671 and 924 is: 1,272.39
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
671 : 924 = 924 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
671/924 = 924/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
671x = 924 × 924 - Step 4: Simplify right side
671x = 853,776 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 853,776/671 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,272.39
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