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Finding the Third Proportional to 424.75 and 979.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 424.75 and 979.75 is: 2,259.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.75 : 979.75 = 979.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.75/979.75 = 979.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.75x = 979.75 × 979.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.75x = 959,910.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 959,910.06/424.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,259.94

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