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Finding the Third Proportional to 472.71 and 993.83

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Solution

The third proportional to 472.71 and 993.83 is: 2,089.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.71 : 993.83 = 993.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.71/993.83 = 993.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.71x = 993.83 × 993.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.71x = 987,702.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 987,702.11/472.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,089.44

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