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Finding the Third Proportional to 853 and 943

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Solution

The third proportional to 853 and 943 is: 1,042.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    853 : 943 = 943 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    853/943 = 943/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    853x = 943 × 943
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    853x = 889,249
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 889,249/853
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,042.50

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