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Finding the Third Proportional to 902 and 1,711

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Solution

The third proportional to 902 and 1,711 is: 3,245.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    902 : 1,711 = 1,711 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    902/1,711 = 1,711/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    902x = 1,711 × 1,711
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    902x = 2,927,521
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,927,521/902
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,245.59

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