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Finding the Third Proportional to 902.44 and 1,353.56

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Solution

The third proportional to 902.44 and 1,353.56 is: 2,030.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    902.44 : 1,353.56 = 1,353.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    902.44/1,353.56 = 1,353.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    902.44x = 1,353.56 × 1,353.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    902.44x = 1,832,131.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,832,131.44/902.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,030.20

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