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Finding the Third Proportional to 895 and 1,272

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Solution

The third proportional to 895 and 1,272 is: 1,807.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895 : 1,272 = 1,272 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895/1,272 = 1,272/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895x = 1,272 × 1,272
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895x = 1,617,984
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,617,984/895
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,807.80

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