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Finding the Third Proportional to 905 and 986

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Solution

The third proportional to 905 and 986 is: 1,074.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    905 : 986 = 986 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    905/986 = 986/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    905x = 986 × 986
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    905x = 972,196
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 972,196/905
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,074.25

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