Finding the Third Proportional to 955 and 2,497
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Solution
The third proportional to 955 and 2,497 is: 6,528.81
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
955 : 2,497 = 2,497 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
955/2,497 = 2,497/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
955x = 2,497 × 2,497 - Step 4: Simplify right side
955x = 6,235,009 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 6,235,009/955 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 6,528.81
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