Finding the Third Proportional to 875 and 1,925
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Solution
The third proportional to 875 and 1,925 is: 4,235
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
875 : 1,925 = 1,925 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
875/1,925 = 1,925/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
875x = 1,925 × 1,925 - Step 4: Simplify right side
875x = 3,705,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,705,625/875 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,235
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