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Finding the Third Proportional to 866 and 929

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Solution

The third proportional to 866 and 929 is: 996.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866 : 929 = 929 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866/929 = 929/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866x = 929 × 929
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866x = 863,041
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 863,041/866
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 996.58

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