Finding the Third Proportional to 983 and 1,287
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Solution
The third proportional to 983 and 1,287 is: 1,685.01
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
983 : 1,287 = 1,287 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
983/1,287 = 1,287/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
983x = 1,287 × 1,287 - Step 4: Simplify right side
983x = 1,656,369 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,656,369/983 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,685.01
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