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Finding the Third Proportional to 334 and 894

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Solution

The third proportional to 334 and 894 is: 2,392.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334 : 894 = 894 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334/894 = 894/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334x = 894 × 894
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334x = 799,236
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 799,236/334
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,392.92

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