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Finding the Third Proportional to 893.50 and 2,159.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 893.50 and 2,159.75 is: 5,220.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    893.50 : 2,159.75 = 2,159.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    893.50/2,159.75 = 2,159.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    893.50x = 2,159.75 × 2,159.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    893.50x = 4,664,520.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,664,520.06/893.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,220.50

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