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Finding the Third Proportional to 793 and 854

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Solution

The third proportional to 793 and 854 is: 919.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    793 : 854 = 854 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    793/854 = 854/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    793x = 854 × 854
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    793x = 729,316
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 729,316/793
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 919.69

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