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Finding the Third Proportional to 901.50 and 2,085

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Solution

The third proportional to 901.50 and 2,085 is: 4,822.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901.50 : 2,085 = 2,085 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901.50/2,085 = 2,085/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901.50x = 2,085 × 2,085
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901.50x = 4,347,225
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,347,225/901.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,822.21

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