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Finding the Third Proportional to 538 and 868

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Solution

The third proportional to 538 and 868 is: 1,400.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538 : 868 = 868 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538/868 = 868/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538x = 868 × 868
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538x = 753,424
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 753,424/538
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,400.42

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