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Finding the Third Proportional to 868 and 1,595

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Solution

The third proportional to 868 and 1,595 is: 2,930.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868 : 1,595 = 1,595 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868/1,595 = 1,595/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868x = 1,595 × 1,595
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868x = 2,544,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,544,025/868
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,930.90

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