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Finding the Third Proportional to 783 and 873

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Solution

The third proportional to 783 and 873 is: 973.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    783 : 873 = 873 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    783/873 = 873/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    783x = 873 × 873
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    783x = 762,129
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 762,129/783
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 973.34

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