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Finding the Third Proportional to 381.47 and 900.94

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Solution

The third proportional to 381.47 and 900.94 is: 2,127.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.47 : 900.94 = 900.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.47/900.94 = 900.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.47x = 900.94 × 900.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.47x = 811,688.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 811,688.38/381.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,127.80

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