Finding the Third Proportional to 343 and 833
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Solution
The third proportional to 343 and 833 is: 2,023
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
343 : 833 = 833 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
343/833 = 833/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
343x = 833 × 833 - Step 4: Simplify right side
343x = 693,889 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 693,889/343 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,023
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