Finding the Third Proportional to 883 and 1,372
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Solution
The third proportional to 883 and 1,372 is: 2,131.81
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
883 : 1,372 = 1,372 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
883/1,372 = 1,372/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
883x = 1,372 × 1,372 - Step 4: Simplify right side
883x = 1,882,384 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,882,384/883 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,131.81
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