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Finding the Third Proportional to 893.50 and 1,855

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Solution

The third proportional to 893.50 and 1,855 is: 3,851.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    893.50 : 1,855 = 1,855 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    893.50/1,855 = 1,855/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    893.50x = 1,855 × 1,855
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    893.50x = 3,441,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,441,025/893.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,851.18

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