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Finding the Third Proportional to 902 and 902

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Solution

The third proportional to 902 and 902 is: 902

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    902 : 902 = 902 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    902/902 = 902/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    902x = 902 × 902
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    902x = 813,604
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 813,604/902
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 902

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