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Finding the Third Proportional to 927 and 987

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Solution

The third proportional to 927 and 987 is: 1,050.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    927 : 987 = 987 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    927/987 = 987/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    927x = 987 × 987
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    927x = 974,169
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 974,169/927
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,050.88

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