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Finding the Third Proportional to 871 and 934

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Solution

The third proportional to 871 and 934 is: 1,001.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    871 : 934 = 934 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    871/934 = 934/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    871x = 934 × 934
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    871x = 872,356
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 872,356/871
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,001.56

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