Finding the Third Proportional to 994 and 1,290
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Solution
The third proportional to 994 and 1,290 is: 1,674.14
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
994 : 1,290 = 1,290 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
994/1,290 = 1,290/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
994x = 1,290 × 1,290 - Step 4: Simplify right side
994x = 1,664,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,664,100/994 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,674.14
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