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Finding the Third Proportional to 418.03 and 903.56

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Solution

The third proportional to 418.03 and 903.56 is: 1,953.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.03 : 903.56 = 903.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.03/903.56 = 903.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.03x = 903.56 × 903.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.03x = 816,425.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 816,425.19/418.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,953.02

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