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Finding the Third Proportional to 868 and 1,620

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Solution

The third proportional to 868 and 1,620 is: 3,023.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868 : 1,620 = 1,620 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868/1,620 = 1,620/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868x = 1,620 × 1,620
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868x = 2,624,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,624,400/868
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,023.50

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