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Finding the Third Proportional to 887.25 and 1,950

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Solution

The third proportional to 887.25 and 1,950 is: 4,285.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887.25 : 1,950 = 1,950 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887.25/1,950 = 1,950/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887.25x = 1,950 × 1,950
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887.25x = 3,802,500
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,802,500/887.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,285.71

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