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Finding the Third Proportional to 864 and 959

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Solution

The third proportional to 864 and 959 is: 1,064.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    864 : 959 = 959 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    864/959 = 959/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    864x = 959 × 959
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    864x = 919,681
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 919,681/864
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,064.45

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