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Finding the Third Proportional to 480.25 and 998.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 480.25 and 998.75 is: 2,077.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480.25 : 998.75 = 998.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480.25/998.75 = 998.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480.25x = 998.75 × 998.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480.25x = 997,501.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 997,501.56/480.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,077.05

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