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Finding the Third Proportional to 763 and 856

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Solution

The third proportional to 763 and 856 is: 960.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    763 : 856 = 856 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    763/856 = 856/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    763x = 856 × 856
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    763x = 732,736
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 732,736/763
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 960.34

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