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Finding the Third Proportional to 808 and 895

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Solution

The third proportional to 808 and 895 is: 991.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808 : 895 = 895 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808/895 = 895/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808x = 895 × 895
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808x = 801,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 801,025/808
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 991.37

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