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Finding the Third Proportional to 901 and 901

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Solution

The third proportional to 901 and 901 is: 901

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901 : 901 = 901 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901/901 = 901/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901x = 901 × 901
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901x = 811,801
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 811,801/901
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 901

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