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Finding the Third Proportional to 367 and 887

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Solution

The third proportional to 367 and 887 is: 2,143.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367 : 887 = 887 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367/887 = 887/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367x = 887 × 887
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367x = 786,769
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 786,769/367
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,143.78

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