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Finding the Third Proportional to 838 and 906

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Solution

The third proportional to 838 and 906 is: 979.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    838 : 906 = 906 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    838/906 = 906/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    838x = 906 × 906
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    838x = 820,836
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 820,836/838
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 979.52

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