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Finding the Third Proportional to 420.75 and 900

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Solution

The third proportional to 420.75 and 900 is: 1,925.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.75 : 900 = 900 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.75/900 = 900/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.75x = 900 × 900
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.75x = 810,000
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 810,000/420.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,925.13

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