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Finding the Third Proportional to 836 and 896

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Solution

The third proportional to 836 and 896 is: 960.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    836 : 896 = 896 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    836/896 = 896/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    836x = 896 × 896
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    836x = 802,816
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 802,816/836
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 960.31

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