Finding the Third Proportional to 848 and 1,668
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Solution
The third proportional to 848 and 1,668 is: 3,280.92
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
848 : 1,668 = 1,668 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
848/1,668 = 1,668/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
848x = 1,668 × 1,668 - Step 4: Simplify right side
848x = 2,782,224 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,782,224/848 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,280.92
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