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Finding the Third Proportional to 901.50 and 1,785

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Solution

The third proportional to 901.50 and 1,785 is: 3,534.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901.50 : 1,785 = 1,785 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901.50/1,785 = 1,785/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901.50x = 1,785 × 1,785
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901.50x = 3,186,225
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,186,225/901.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,534.36

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