Finding the Third Proportional to 475.25 and 994
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Solution
The third proportional to 475.25 and 994 is: 2,078.98
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
475.25 : 994 = 994 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
475.25/994 = 994/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
475.25x = 994 × 994 - Step 4: Simplify right side
475.25x = 988,036 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 988,036/475.25 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,078.98
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