Finding the Third Proportional to 794 and 1,660
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Solution
The third proportional to 794 and 1,660 is: 3,470.53
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
794 : 1,660 = 1,660 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
794/1,660 = 1,660/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
794x = 1,660 × 1,660 - Step 4: Simplify right side
794x = 2,755,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,755,600/794 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,470.53
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