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Finding the Third Proportional to 893 and 1,421

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Solution

The third proportional to 893 and 1,421 is: 2,261.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    893 : 1,421 = 1,421 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    893/1,421 = 1,421/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    893x = 1,421 × 1,421
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    893x = 2,019,241
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,019,241/893
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,261.19

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