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Finding the Third Proportional to 1,265.81 and 1,893.66

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Solution

The third proportional to 1,265.81 and 1,893.66 is: 2,832.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,265.81 : 1,893.66 = 1,893.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,265.81/1,893.66 = 1,893.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,265.81x = 1,893.66 × 1,893.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,265.81x = 3,585,933.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,585,933.99/1,265.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,832.91

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