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Finding the Third Proportional to 380 and 897

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Solution

The third proportional to 380 and 897 is: 2,117.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380 : 897 = 897 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380/897 = 897/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380x = 897 × 897
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380x = 804,609
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 804,609/380
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,117.39

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