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Finding the Third Proportional to 436 and 901

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Solution

The third proportional to 436 and 901 is: 1,861.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436 : 901 = 901 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436/901 = 901/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436x = 901 × 901
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436x = 811,801
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 811,801/436
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,861.93

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