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Finding the Third Proportional to 858.09 and 959.48

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Solution

The third proportional to 858.09 and 959.48 is: 1,072.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858.09 : 959.48 = 959.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858.09/959.48 = 959.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858.09x = 959.48 × 959.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858.09x = 920,610.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 920,610.27/858.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,072.86

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