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Finding the Third Proportional to 875 and 988

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Solution

The third proportional to 875 and 988 is: 1,115.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875 : 988 = 988 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875/988 = 988/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875x = 988 × 988
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875x = 976,144
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 976,144/875
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,115.59

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