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Finding the Third Proportional to 780 and 868

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Solution

The third proportional to 780 and 868 is: 965.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    780 : 868 = 868 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    780/868 = 868/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    780x = 868 × 868
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    780x = 753,424
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 753,424/780
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 965.93

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