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Finding the Third Proportional to 440 and 892

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Solution

The third proportional to 440 and 892 is: 1,808.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440 : 892 = 892 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440/892 = 892/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440x = 892 × 892
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440x = 795,664
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 795,664/440
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,808.33

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