Finding the Third Proportional to 830 and 1,656
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Solution
The third proportional to 830 and 1,656 is: 3,304.02
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
830 : 1,656 = 1,656 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
830/1,656 = 1,656/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
830x = 1,656 × 1,656 - Step 4: Simplify right side
830x = 2,742,336 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,742,336/830 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,304.02
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