Finding the Third Proportional to 907 and 1,957
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Solution
The third proportional to 907 and 1,957 is: 4,222.55
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
907 : 1,957 = 1,957 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
907/1,957 = 1,957/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
907x = 1,957 × 1,957 - Step 4: Simplify right side
907x = 3,829,849 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,829,849/907 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,222.55
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