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Finding the Third Proportional to 737 and 853

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Solution

The third proportional to 737 and 853 is: 987.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737 : 853 = 853 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737/853 = 853/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737x = 853 × 853
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737x = 727,609
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 727,609/737
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 987.26

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