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Finding the Third Proportional to 427.88 and 984.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 427.88 and 984.75 is: 2,266.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.88 : 984.75 = 984.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.88/984.75 = 984.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.88x = 984.75 × 984.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.88x = 969,732.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 969,732.56/427.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,266.39

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