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Finding the Third Proportional to 868.50 and 930

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Solution

The third proportional to 868.50 and 930 is: 995.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868.50 : 930 = 930 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868.50/930 = 930/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868.50x = 930 × 930
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868.50x = 864,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 864,900/868.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 995.85

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