Finding the Third Proportional to 767 and 1,657
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Solution
The third proportional to 767 and 1,657 is: 3,579.72
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
767 : 1,657 = 1,657 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
767/1,657 = 1,657/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
767x = 1,657 × 1,657 - Step 4: Simplify right side
767x = 2,745,649 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,745,649/767 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,579.72
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