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Finding the Third Proportional to 891 and 927

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Solution

The third proportional to 891 and 927 is: 964.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    891 : 927 = 927 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    891/927 = 927/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    891x = 927 × 927
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    891x = 859,329
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 859,329/891
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 964.45

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