Finding the Third Proportional to 816 and 2,040
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Solution
The third proportional to 816 and 2,040 is: 5,100
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
816 : 2,040 = 2,040 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
816/2,040 = 2,040/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
816x = 2,040 × 2,040 - Step 4: Simplify right side
816x = 4,161,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,161,600/816 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 5,100
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