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Finding the Third Proportional to 902.39 and 1,354.22

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Solution

The third proportional to 902.39 and 1,354.22 is: 2,032.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    902.39 : 1,354.22 = 1,354.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    902.39/1,354.22 = 1,354.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    902.39x = 1,354.22 × 1,354.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    902.39x = 1,833,908.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,833,908.42/902.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,032.28

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