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Finding the Third Proportional to 425 and 875

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Solution

The third proportional to 425 and 875 is: 1,801.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425 : 875 = 875 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425/875 = 875/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425x = 875 × 875
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425x = 765,625
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 765,625/425
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,801.47

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