Finding the Third Proportional to 947 and 1,744
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Solution
The third proportional to 947 and 1,744 is: 3,211.76
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
947 : 1,744 = 1,744 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
947/1,744 = 1,744/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
947x = 1,744 × 1,744 - Step 4: Simplify right side
947x = 3,041,536 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,041,536/947 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,211.76
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