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Finding the Third Proportional to 462.75 and 981.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 462.75 and 981.75 is: 2,082.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.75 : 981.75 = 981.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.75/981.75 = 981.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.75x = 981.75 × 981.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.75x = 963,833.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 963,833.06/462.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,082.84

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