Finding the Third Proportional to 895 and 1,656
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Solution
The third proportional to 895 and 1,656 is: 3,064.06
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
895 : 1,656 = 1,656 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
895/1,656 = 1,656/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
895x = 1,656 × 1,656 - Step 4: Simplify right side
895x = 2,742,336 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,742,336/895 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,064.06
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