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Finding the Third Proportional to 538 and 903

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Solution

The third proportional to 538 and 903 is: 1,515.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538 : 903 = 903 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538/903 = 903/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538x = 903 × 903
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538x = 815,409
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 815,409/538
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,515.63

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