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Finding the Third Proportional to 605.25 and 905.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 605.25 and 905.50 is: 1,354.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.25 : 905.50 = 905.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.25/905.50 = 905.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.25x = 905.50 × 905.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.25x = 819,930.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 819,930.25/605.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,354.70

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