Finding the Third Proportional to 804 and 1,736
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Solution
The third proportional to 804 and 1,736 is: 3,748.38
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
804 : 1,736 = 1,736 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
804/1,736 = 1,736/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
804x = 1,736 × 1,736 - Step 4: Simplify right side
804x = 3,013,696 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,013,696/804 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,748.38
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