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Finding the Third Proportional to 875 and 1,388

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Solution

The third proportional to 875 and 1,388 is: 2,201.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875 : 1,388 = 1,388 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875/1,388 = 1,388/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875x = 1,388 × 1,388
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875x = 1,926,544
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,926,544/875
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,201.76

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