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Finding the Third Proportional to 465.19 and 991.13

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Solution

The third proportional to 465.19 and 991.13 is: 2,111.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.19 : 991.13 = 991.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.19/991.13 = 991.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.19x = 991.13 × 991.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.19x = 982,328.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 982,328.77/465.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,111.68

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