Finding the Third Proportional to 868 and 942
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Solution
The third proportional to 868 and 942 is: 1,022.31
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
868 : 942 = 942 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
868/942 = 942/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
868x = 942 × 942 - Step 4: Simplify right side
868x = 887,364 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 887,364/868 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,022.31
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