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Finding the Third Proportional to 901.69 and 2,134.97

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Solution

The third proportional to 901.69 and 2,134.97 is: 5,055.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901.69 : 2,134.97 = 2,134.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901.69/2,134.97 = 2,134.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901.69x = 2,134.97 × 2,134.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901.69x = 4,558,091.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,558,091.56/901.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,055.07

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