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Finding the Third Proportional to 893.50 and 971.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 893.50 and 971.50 is: 1,056.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    893.50 : 971.50 = 971.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    893.50/971.50 = 971.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    893.50x = 971.50 × 971.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    893.50x = 943,812.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 943,812.25/893.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,056.31

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