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Finding the Third Proportional to 825.25 and 901.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 825.25 and 901.75 is: 985.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825.25 : 901.75 = 901.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825.25/901.75 = 901.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825.25x = 901.75 × 901.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825.25x = 813,153.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 813,153.06/825.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 985.34

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