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Finding the Third Proportional to 850 and 982

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Solution

The third proportional to 850 and 982 is: 1,134.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    850 : 982 = 982 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    850/982 = 982/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    850x = 982 × 982
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    850x = 964,324
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 964,324/850
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,134.50

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