Finding the Third Proportional to 844 and 1,666
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Solution
The third proportional to 844 and 1,666 is: 3,288.57
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
844 : 1,666 = 1,666 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
844/1,666 = 1,666/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
844x = 1,666 × 1,666 - Step 4: Simplify right side
844x = 2,775,556 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,775,556/844 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,288.57
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