Finding the Third Proportional to 796 and 907
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Solution
The third proportional to 796 and 907 is: 1,033.48
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
796 : 907 = 907 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
796/907 = 907/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
796x = 907 × 907 - Step 4: Simplify right side
796x = 822,649 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 822,649/796 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,033.48
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