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Finding the Third Proportional to 446 and 863

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Solution

The third proportional to 446 and 863 is: 1,669.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446 : 863 = 863 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446/863 = 863/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446x = 863 × 863
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446x = 744,769
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 744,769/446
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,669.89

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