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Finding the Third Proportional to 852 and 910

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Solution

The third proportional to 852 and 910 is: 971.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852 : 910 = 910 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852/910 = 910/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852x = 910 × 910
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852x = 828,100
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 828,100/852
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 971.95

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