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Finding the Third Proportional to 438 and 860

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Solution

The third proportional to 438 and 860 is: 1,688.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438 : 860 = 860 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438/860 = 860/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438x = 860 × 860
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438x = 739,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 739,600/438
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,688.58

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