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Finding the Third Proportional to 868 and 895

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Solution

The third proportional to 868 and 895 is: 922.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868 : 895 = 895 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868/895 = 895/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868x = 895 × 895
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868x = 801,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 801,025/868
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 922.84

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