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Finding the Third Proportional to 475.75 and 983.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 475.75 and 983.75 is: 2,034.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.75 : 983.75 = 983.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.75/983.75 = 983.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.75x = 983.75 × 983.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.75x = 967,764.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 967,764.06/475.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,034.19

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