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Finding the Third Proportional to 895 and 1,969

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Solution

The third proportional to 895 and 1,969 is: 4,331.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895 : 1,969 = 1,969 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895/1,969 = 1,969/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895x = 1,969 × 1,969
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895x = 3,876,961
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,876,961/895
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,331.80

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