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Finding the Third Proportional to 486 and 916

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Solution

The third proportional to 486 and 916 is: 1,726.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    486 : 916 = 916 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    486/916 = 916/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    486x = 916 × 916
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    486x = 839,056
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 839,056/486
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,726.45

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