Finding the Third Proportional to 846 and 1,733
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Solution
The third proportional to 846 and 1,733 is: 3,549.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
846 : 1,733 = 1,733 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
846/1,733 = 1,733/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
846x = 1,733 × 1,733 - Step 4: Simplify right side
846x = 3,003,289 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,003,289/846 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,549.99
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