Finding the Third Proportional to 832 and 1,487
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Solution
The third proportional to 832 and 1,487 is: 2,657.66
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
832 : 1,487 = 1,487 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
832/1,487 = 1,487/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
832x = 1,487 × 1,487 - Step 4: Simplify right side
832x = 2,211,169 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,211,169/832 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,657.66
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