Finding the Third Proportional to 888 and 1,755
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Solution
The third proportional to 888 and 1,755 is: 3,468.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
888 : 1,755 = 1,755 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
888/1,755 = 1,755/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
888x = 1,755 × 1,755 - Step 4: Simplify right side
888x = 3,080,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,080,025/888 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,468.50
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