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Finding the Third Proportional to 810 and 867

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Solution

The third proportional to 810 and 867 is: 928.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    810 : 867 = 867 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    810/867 = 867/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    810x = 867 × 867
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    810x = 751,689
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 751,689/810
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 928.01

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