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Finding the Third Proportional to 480.75 and 986.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 480.75 and 986.25 is: 2,023.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480.75 : 986.25 = 986.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480.75/986.25 = 986.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480.75x = 986.25 × 986.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480.75x = 972,689.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 972,689.06/480.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,023.27

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