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Finding the Third Proportional to 438 and 893

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Solution

The third proportional to 438 and 893 is: 1,820.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438 : 893 = 893 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438/893 = 893/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438x = 893 × 893
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438x = 797,449
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 797,449/438
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,820.66

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