Finding the Third Proportional to 701 and 1,246
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Solution
The third proportional to 701 and 1,246 is: 2,214.72
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
701 : 1,246 = 1,246 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
701/1,246 = 1,246/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
701x = 1,246 × 1,246 - Step 4: Simplify right side
701x = 1,552,516 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,552,516/701 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,214.72
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