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Finding the Third Proportional to 502.31 and 905.06

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Solution

The third proportional to 502.31 and 905.06 is: 1,630.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.31 : 905.06 = 905.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.31/905.06 = 905.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.31x = 905.06 × 905.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.31x = 819,138.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 819,138.13/502.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,630.73

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