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Finding the Third Proportional to 810 and 926

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Solution

The third proportional to 810 and 926 is: 1,058.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    810 : 926 = 926 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    810/926 = 926/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    810x = 926 × 926
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    810x = 857,476
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 857,476/810
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,058.61

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