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Finding the Third Proportional to 860 and 1,666

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Solution

The third proportional to 860 and 1,666 is: 3,227.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    860 : 1,666 = 1,666 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    860/1,666 = 1,666/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    860x = 1,666 × 1,666
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    860x = 2,775,556
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,775,556/860
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,227.39

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