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Finding the Third Proportional to 860 and 964

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Solution

The third proportional to 860 and 964 is: 1,080.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    860 : 964 = 964 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    860/964 = 964/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    860x = 964 × 964
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    860x = 929,296
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 929,296/860
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,080.58

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