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Finding the Third Proportional to 1,498 and 1,905

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Solution

The third proportional to 1,498 and 1,905 is: 2,422.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,498 : 1,905 = 1,905 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,498/1,905 = 1,905/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,498x = 1,905 × 1,905
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,498x = 3,629,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,629,025/1,498
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,422.58

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