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Finding the Third Proportional to 477.94 and 985.88

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Solution

The third proportional to 477.94 and 985.88 is: 2,033.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.94 : 985.88 = 985.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.94/985.88 = 985.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.94x = 985.88 × 985.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.94x = 971,949.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 971,949.52/477.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,033.63

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