Finding the Third Proportional to 673 and 1,045
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Solution
The third proportional to 673 and 1,045 is: 1,622.62
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
673 : 1,045 = 1,045 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
673/1,045 = 1,045/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
673x = 1,045 × 1,045 - Step 4: Simplify right side
673x = 1,092,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,092,025/673 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,622.62
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