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Finding the Third Proportional to 903.50 and 1,954

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Solution

The third proportional to 903.50 and 1,954 is: 4,225.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    903.50 : 1,954 = 1,954 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    903.50/1,954 = 1,954/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    903.50x = 1,954 × 1,954
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    903.50x = 3,818,116
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,818,116/903.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,225.92

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