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Finding the Third Proportional to 655.13 and 902.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 655.13 and 902.25 is: 1,242.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    655.13 : 902.25 = 902.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    655.13/902.25 = 902.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    655.13x = 902.25 × 902.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    655.13x = 814,055.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 814,055.06/655.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,242.60

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