Finding the Third Proportional to 907 and 1,407
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Solution
The third proportional to 907 and 1,407 is: 2,182.63
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
907 : 1,407 = 1,407 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
907/1,407 = 1,407/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
907x = 1,407 × 1,407 - Step 4: Simplify right side
907x = 1,979,649 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,979,649/907 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,182.63
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