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Finding the Third Proportional to 785 and 886

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Solution

The third proportional to 785 and 886 is: 999.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    785 : 886 = 886 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    785/886 = 886/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    785x = 886 × 886
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    785x = 784,996
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 784,996/785
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 999.99

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