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Finding the Third Proportional to 895 and 1,349

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Solution

The third proportional to 895 and 1,349 is: 2,033.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895 : 1,349 = 1,349 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895/1,349 = 1,349/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895x = 1,349 × 1,349
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895x = 1,819,801
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,819,801/895
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,033.30

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