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Finding the Third Proportional to 909 and 1,363.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 909 and 1,363.50 is: 2,045.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    909 : 1,363.50 = 1,363.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    909/1,363.50 = 1,363.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    909x = 1,363.50 × 1,363.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    909x = 1,859,132.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,859,132.25/909
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,045.25

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