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Finding the Third Proportional to 887 and 1,630

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Solution

The third proportional to 887 and 1,630 is: 2,995.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887 : 1,630 = 1,630 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887/1,630 = 1,630/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887x = 1,630 × 1,630
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887x = 2,656,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,656,900/887
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,995.38

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