Finding the Third Proportional to 853 and 1,648
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Solution
The third proportional to 853 and 1,648 is: 3,183.94
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
853 : 1,648 = 1,648 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
853/1,648 = 1,648/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
853x = 1,648 × 1,648 - Step 4: Simplify right side
853x = 2,715,904 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,715,904/853 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,183.94
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