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Finding the Third Proportional to 893 and 1,381

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Solution

The third proportional to 893 and 1,381 is: 2,135.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    893 : 1,381 = 1,381 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    893/1,381 = 1,381/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    893x = 1,381 × 1,381
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    893x = 1,907,161
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,907,161/893
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,135.68

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