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Finding the Third Proportional to 888.15 and 1,413.70

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Solution

The third proportional to 888.15 and 1,413.70 is: 2,250.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888.15 : 1,413.70 = 1,413.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888.15/1,413.70 = 1,413.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888.15x = 1,413.70 × 1,413.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888.15x = 1,998,556.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,998,556.53/888.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,250.24

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