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Finding the Third Proportional to 813 and 907

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Solution

The third proportional to 813 and 907 is: 1,011.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    813 : 907 = 907 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    813/907 = 907/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    813x = 907 × 907
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    813x = 822,649
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 822,649/813
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,011.87

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