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Finding the Third Proportional to 905.06 and 1,377

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Solution

The third proportional to 905.06 and 1,377 is: 2,095.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    905.06 : 1,377 = 1,377 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    905.06/1,377 = 1,377/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    905.06x = 1,377 × 1,377
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    905.06x = 1,896,129
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,896,129/905.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,095.03

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