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Finding the Third Proportional to 845 and 925

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Solution

The third proportional to 845 and 925 is: 1,012.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    845 : 925 = 925 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    845/925 = 925/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    845x = 925 × 925
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    845x = 855,625
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 855,625/845
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,012.57

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