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Finding the Third Proportional to 793 and 887

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Solution

The third proportional to 793 and 887 is: 992.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    793 : 887 = 887 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    793/887 = 887/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    793x = 887 × 887
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    793x = 786,769
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 786,769/793
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 992.14

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