Finding the Third Proportional to 816 and 1,656
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Solution
The third proportional to 816 and 1,656 is: 3,360.71
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
816 : 1,656 = 1,656 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
816/1,656 = 1,656/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
816x = 1,656 × 1,656 - Step 4: Simplify right side
816x = 2,742,336 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,742,336/816 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,360.71
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