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Finding the Third Proportional to 427 and 983.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 427 and 983.50 is: 2,265.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427 : 983.50 = 983.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427/983.50 = 983.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427x = 983.50 × 983.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427x = 967,272.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 967,272.25/427
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,265.27

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