Finding the Third Proportional to 875 and 1,867
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Solution
The third proportional to 875 and 1,867 is: 3,983.64
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
875 : 1,867 = 1,867 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
875/1,867 = 1,867/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
875x = 1,867 × 1,867 - Step 4: Simplify right side
875x = 3,485,689 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,485,689/875 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,983.64
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