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Finding the Third Proportional to 410.25 and 893

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Solution

The third proportional to 410.25 and 893 is: 1,943.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.25 : 893 = 893 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.25/893 = 893/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.25x = 893 × 893
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.25x = 797,449
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 797,449/410.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,943.81

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