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Finding the Third Proportional to 851 and 940

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Solution

The third proportional to 851 and 940 is: 1,038.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851 : 940 = 940 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851/940 = 940/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851x = 940 × 940
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851x = 883,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 883,600/851
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,038.31

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