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Finding the Third Proportional to 356 and 856

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Solution

The third proportional to 356 and 856 is: 2,058.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356 : 856 = 856 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356/856 = 856/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356x = 856 × 856
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356x = 732,736
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 732,736/356
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,058.25

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