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Finding the Third Proportional to 460.38 and 998.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 460.38 and 998.75 is: 2,166.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.38 : 998.75 = 998.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.38/998.75 = 998.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.38x = 998.75 × 998.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.38x = 997,501.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 997,501.56/460.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,166.72

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