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Finding the Third Proportional to 426.73 and 901.55

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Solution

The third proportional to 426.73 and 901.55 is: 1,904.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.73 : 901.55 = 901.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.73/901.55 = 901.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.73x = 901.55 × 901.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.73x = 812,786.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 812,786.77/426.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,904.70

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