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Finding the Third Proportional to 901.50 and 988.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 901.50 and 988.50 is: 1,083.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901.50 : 988.50 = 988.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901.50/988.50 = 988.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901.50x = 988.50 × 988.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901.50x = 977,132.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 977,132.25/901.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,083.90

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