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Finding the Third Proportional to 857 and 921

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Solution

The third proportional to 857 and 921 is: 989.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    857 : 921 = 921 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    857/921 = 921/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    857x = 921 × 921
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    857x = 848,241
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 848,241/857
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 989.78

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