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Finding the Third Proportional to 862 and 916

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Solution

The third proportional to 862 and 916 is: 973.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862 : 916 = 916 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862/916 = 916/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862x = 916 × 916
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862x = 839,056
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 839,056/862
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 973.38

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