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Finding the Third Proportional to 862 and 994

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Solution

The third proportional to 862 and 994 is: 1,146.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862 : 994 = 994 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862/994 = 994/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862x = 994 × 994
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862x = 988,036
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 988,036/862
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,146.21

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