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Finding the Third Proportional to 484 and 868

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Solution

The third proportional to 484 and 868 is: 1,556.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484 : 868 = 868 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484/868 = 868/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484x = 868 × 868
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484x = 753,424
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 753,424/484
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,556.66

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