Finding the Third Proportional to 725 and 1,707
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Solution
The third proportional to 725 and 1,707 is: 4,019.10
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
725 : 1,707 = 1,707 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
725/1,707 = 1,707/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
725x = 1,707 × 1,707 - Step 4: Simplify right side
725x = 2,913,849 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,913,849/725 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,019.10
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