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Finding the Third Proportional to 857 and 925

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Solution

The third proportional to 857 and 925 is: 998.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    857 : 925 = 925 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    857/925 = 925/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    857x = 925 × 925
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    857x = 855,625
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 855,625/857
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 998.40

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