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Finding the Third Proportional to 850 and 1,408

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Solution

The third proportional to 850 and 1,408 is: 2,332.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    850 : 1,408 = 1,408 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    850/1,408 = 1,408/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    850x = 1,408 × 1,408
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    850x = 1,982,464
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,982,464/850
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,332.31

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