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Finding the Third Proportional to 375 and 889

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Solution

The third proportional to 375 and 889 is: 2,107.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375 : 889 = 889 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375/889 = 889/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375x = 889 × 889
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375x = 790,321
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 790,321/375
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,107.52

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