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Finding the Third Proportional to 870.75 and 952.38

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Solution

The third proportional to 870.75 and 952.38 is: 1,041.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    870.75 : 952.38 = 952.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    870.75/952.38 = 952.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    870.75x = 952.38 × 952.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    870.75x = 907,033.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 907,033.02/870.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,041.67

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