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Finding the Third Proportional to 335 and 900.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 335 and 900.50 is: 2,420.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335 : 900.50 = 900.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335/900.50 = 900.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335x = 900.50 × 900.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335x = 810,900.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 810,900.25/335
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,420.60

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