Finding the Third Proportional to 677 and 1,841
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Solution
The third proportional to 677 and 1,841 is: 5,006.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
677 : 1,841 = 1,841 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
677/1,841 = 1,841/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
677x = 1,841 × 1,841 - Step 4: Simplify right side
677x = 3,389,281 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,389,281/677 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 5,006.32
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