Finding the Third Proportional to 830 and 1,604
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Solution
The third proportional to 830 and 1,604 is: 3,099.78
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
830 : 1,604 = 1,604 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
830/1,604 = 1,604/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
830x = 1,604 × 1,604 - Step 4: Simplify right side
830x = 2,572,816 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,572,816/830 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,099.78
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