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Finding the Third Proportional to 823.92 and 901.76

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Solution

The third proportional to 823.92 and 901.76 is: 986.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    823.92 : 901.76 = 901.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    823.92/901.76 = 901.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    823.92x = 901.76 × 901.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    823.92x = 813,167.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 813,167.15/823.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 986.95

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