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Finding the Third Proportional to 452 and 907

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Solution

The third proportional to 452 and 907 is: 1,820.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452 : 907 = 907 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452/907 = 907/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452x = 907 × 907
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452x = 822,649
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 822,649/452
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,820.02

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