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Finding the Third Proportional to 864.84 and 943.31

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Solution

The third proportional to 864.84 and 943.31 is: 1,028.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    864.84 : 943.31 = 943.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    864.84/943.31 = 943.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    864.84x = 943.31 × 943.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    864.84x = 889,838.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 889,838.47/864.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,028.90

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