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Finding the Third Proportional to 427.75 and 999.88

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Solution

The third proportional to 427.75 and 999.88 is: 2,337.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.75 : 999.88 = 999.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.75/999.88 = 999.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.75x = 999.88 × 999.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.75x = 999,750.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 999,750.02/427.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,337.23

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