Finding the Third Proportional to 97 and 260
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Solution
The third proportional to 97 and 260 is: 696.91
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
97 : 260 = 260 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
97/260 = 260/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
97x = 260 × 260 - Step 4: Simplify right side
97x = 67,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 67,600/97 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 696.91
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