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Finding the Third Proportional to 889.88 and 966.94

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Solution

The third proportional to 889.88 and 966.94 is: 1,050.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889.88 : 966.94 = 966.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889.88/966.94 = 966.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889.88x = 966.94 × 966.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889.88x = 934,968.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 934,968.13/889.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,050.67

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