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Finding the Third Proportional to 335.75 and 902.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 335.75 and 902.25 is: 2,424.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.75 : 902.25 = 902.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.75/902.25 = 902.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.75x = 902.25 × 902.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.75x = 814,055.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 814,055.06/335.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,424.59

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