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Finding the Third Proportional to 895 and 2,225.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 895 and 2,225.50 is: 5,533.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895 : 2,225.50 = 2,225.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895/2,225.50 = 2,225.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895x = 2,225.50 × 2,225.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895x = 4,952,850.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,952,850.25/895
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,533.91

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