Finding the Third Proportional to 923 and 1,666
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Solution
The third proportional to 923 and 1,666 is: 3,007.10
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
923 : 1,666 = 1,666 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
923/1,666 = 1,666/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
923x = 1,666 × 1,666 - Step 4: Simplify right side
923x = 2,775,556 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,775,556/923 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,007.10
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