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Finding the Third Proportional to 463.50 and 990

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Solution

The third proportional to 463.50 and 990 is: 2,114.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.50 : 990 = 990 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.50/990 = 990/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.50x = 990 × 990
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.50x = 980,100
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 980,100/463.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,114.56

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