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Finding the Third Proportional to 910 and 986

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Solution

The third proportional to 910 and 986 is: 1,068.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    910 : 986 = 986 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    910/986 = 986/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    910x = 986 × 986
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    910x = 972,196
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 972,196/910
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,068.35

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