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Finding the Third Proportional to 846 and 916.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 846 and 916.50 is: 992.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    846 : 916.50 = 916.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    846/916.50 = 916.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    846x = 916.50 × 916.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    846x = 839,972.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 839,972.25/846
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 992.88

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