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Finding the Third Proportional to 900 and 1,350

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Solution

The third proportional to 900 and 1,350 is: 2,025

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    900 : 1,350 = 1,350 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    900/1,350 = 1,350/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    900x = 1,350 × 1,350
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    900x = 1,822,500
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,822,500/900
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,025

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