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Finding the Third Proportional to 497 and 901

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Solution

The third proportional to 497 and 901 is: 1,633.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    497 : 901 = 901 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    497/901 = 901/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    497x = 901 × 901
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    497x = 811,801
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 811,801/497
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,633.40

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