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Finding the Third Proportional to 848 and 864

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Solution

The third proportional to 848 and 864 is: 880.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848 : 864 = 864 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848/864 = 864/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848x = 864 × 864
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848x = 746,496
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 746,496/848
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 880.30

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