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Finding the Third Proportional to 855 and 1,670

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Solution

The third proportional to 855 and 1,670 is: 3,261.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855 : 1,670 = 1,670 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855/1,670 = 1,670/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855x = 1,670 × 1,670
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855x = 2,788,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,788,900/855
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,261.87

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