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Finding the Third Proportional to 438.25 and 896.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 438.25 and 896.75 is: 1,834.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.25 : 896.75 = 896.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.25/896.75 = 896.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.25x = 896.75 × 896.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.25x = 804,160.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 804,160.56/438.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,834.94

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