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Finding the Third Proportional to 903 and 2,149.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 903 and 2,149.50 is: 5,116.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    903 : 2,149.50 = 2,149.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    903/2,149.50 = 2,149.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    903x = 2,149.50 × 2,149.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    903x = 4,620,350.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,620,350.25/903
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,116.67

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