Finding the Third Proportional to 875 and 961
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Solution
The third proportional to 875 and 961 is: 1,055.45
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
875 : 961 = 961 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
875/961 = 961/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
875x = 961 × 961 - Step 4: Simplify right side
875x = 923,521 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 923,521/875 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,055.45
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