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Finding the Third Proportional to 875 and 1,361

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Solution

The third proportional to 875 and 1,361 is: 2,116.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875 : 1,361 = 1,361 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875/1,361 = 1,361/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875x = 1,361 × 1,361
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875x = 1,852,321
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,852,321/875
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,116.94

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