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Finding the Third Proportional to 803 and 882

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Solution

The third proportional to 803 and 882 is: 968.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803 : 882 = 882 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803/882 = 882/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803x = 882 × 882
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803x = 777,924
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 777,924/803
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 968.77

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