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Finding the Third Proportional to 431.16 and 984.23

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Solution

The third proportional to 431.16 and 984.23 is: 2,246.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.16 : 984.23 = 984.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.16/984.23 = 984.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.16x = 984.23 × 984.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.16x = 968,717.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 968,717.30/431.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,246.79

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