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Finding the Third Proportional to 907.88 and 1,366.88

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Solution

The third proportional to 907.88 and 1,366.88 is: 2,057.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907.88 : 1,366.88 = 1,366.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907.88/1,366.88 = 1,366.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907.88x = 1,366.88 × 1,366.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907.88x = 1,868,347.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,868,347.27/907.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,057.93

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