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Finding the Third Proportional to 852 and 982

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Solution

The third proportional to 852 and 982 is: 1,131.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852 : 982 = 982 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852/982 = 982/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852x = 982 × 982
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852x = 964,324
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 964,324/852
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,131.84

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