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Finding the Third Proportional to 795.94 and 1,421.44

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Solution

The third proportional to 795.94 and 1,421.44 is: 2,538.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795.94 : 1,421.44 = 1,421.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795.94/1,421.44 = 1,421.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795.94x = 1,421.44 × 1,421.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795.94x = 2,020,484.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,020,484.57/795.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,538.50

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