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Finding the Third Proportional to 889.13 and 964.13

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Solution

The third proportional to 889.13 and 964.13 is: 1,045.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889.13 : 964.13 = 964.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889.13/964.13 = 964.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889.13x = 964.13 × 964.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889.13x = 929,537.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 929,537.02/889.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,045.45

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