Finding the Third Proportional to 793.50 and 1,656
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Solution
The third proportional to 793.50 and 1,656 is: 3,456
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
793.50 : 1,656 = 1,656 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
793.50/1,656 = 1,656/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
793.50x = 1,656 × 1,656 - Step 4: Simplify right side
793.50x = 2,742,336 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,742,336/793.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,456
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