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Finding the Third Proportional to 857 and 920

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Solution

The third proportional to 857 and 920 is: 987.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    857 : 920 = 920 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    857/920 = 920/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    857x = 920 × 920
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    857x = 846,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 846,400/857
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 987.63

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