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Finding the Third Proportional to 458.75 and 997.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 458.75 and 997.75 is: 2,170.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.75 : 997.75 = 997.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.75/997.75 = 997.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.75x = 997.75 × 997.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.75x = 995,505.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 995,505.06/458.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,170.04

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