Finding the Third Proportional to 877 and 994
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Solution
The third proportional to 877 and 994 is: 1,126.61
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
877 : 994 = 994 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
877/994 = 994/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
877x = 994 × 994 - Step 4: Simplify right side
877x = 988,036 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 988,036/877 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,126.61
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