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Finding the Third Proportional to 477.84 and 991.97

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Solution

The third proportional to 477.84 and 991.97 is: 2,059.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.84 : 991.97 = 991.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.84/991.97 = 991.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.84x = 991.97 × 991.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.84x = 984,002.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 984,002.00/477.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,059.25

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