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Finding the Third Proportional to 458.50 and 988.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 458.50 and 988.75 is: 2,132.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.50 : 988.75 = 988.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.50/988.75 = 988.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.50x = 988.75 × 988.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.50x = 977,626.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 977,626.56/458.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,132.23

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