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Finding the Third Proportional to 895.88 and 1,338

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Solution

The third proportional to 895.88 and 1,338 is: 1,998.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895.88 : 1,338 = 1,338 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895.88/1,338 = 1,338/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895.88x = 1,338 × 1,338
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895.88x = 1,790,244
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,790,244/895.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,998.32

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