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Finding the Third Proportional to 473.63 and 971.06

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Solution

The third proportional to 473.63 and 971.06 is: 1,990.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.63 : 971.06 = 971.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.63/971.06 = 971.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.63x = 971.06 × 971.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.63x = 942,962.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 942,962.38/473.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,990.95

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