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Finding the Third Proportional to 424 and 1,095

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Solution

The third proportional to 424 and 1,095 is: 2,827.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424 : 1,095 = 1,095 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424/1,095 = 1,095/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424x = 1,095 × 1,095
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424x = 1,199,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,199,025/424
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,827.89

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