Finding the Third Proportional to 977 and 1,547
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Solution
The third proportional to 977 and 1,547 is: 2,449.55
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
977 : 1,547 = 1,547 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
977/1,547 = 1,547/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
977x = 1,547 × 1,547 - Step 4: Simplify right side
977x = 2,393,209 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,393,209/977 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,449.55
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