Finding the Third Proportional to 743 and 907
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Solution
The third proportional to 743 and 907 is: 1,107.20
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
743 : 907 = 907 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
743/907 = 907/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
743x = 907 × 907 - Step 4: Simplify right side
743x = 822,649 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 822,649/743 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,107.20
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