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Finding the Third Proportional to 774 and 862

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Solution

The third proportional to 774 and 862 is: 960.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774 : 862 = 862 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774/862 = 862/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774x = 862 × 862
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774x = 743,044
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 743,044/774
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 960.01

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