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Finding the Third Proportional to 861.50 and 956

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Solution

The third proportional to 861.50 and 956 is: 1,060.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    861.50 : 956 = 956 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    861.50/956 = 956/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    861.50x = 956 × 956
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    861.50x = 913,936
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 913,936/861.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,060.87

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