Finding the Third Proportional to 902.25 and 1,290
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Solution
The third proportional to 902.25 and 1,290 is: 1,844.39
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
902.25 : 1,290 = 1,290 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
902.25/1,290 = 1,290/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
902.25x = 1,290 × 1,290 - Step 4: Simplify right side
902.25x = 1,664,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,664,100/902.25 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,844.39
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