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Finding the Third Proportional to 465.50 and 982

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Solution

The third proportional to 465.50 and 982 is: 2,071.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.50 : 982 = 982 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.50/982 = 982/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.50x = 982 × 982
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.50x = 964,324
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 964,324/465.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,071.59

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