Finding the Third Proportional to 894 and 1,431
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Solution
The third proportional to 894 and 1,431 is: 2,290.56
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
894 : 1,431 = 1,431 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
894/1,431 = 1,431/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
894x = 1,431 × 1,431 - Step 4: Simplify right side
894x = 2,047,761 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,047,761/894 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,290.56
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