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Finding the Third Proportional to 481.31 and 984.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 481.31 and 984.75 is: 2,014.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.31 : 984.75 = 984.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.31/984.75 = 984.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.31x = 984.75 × 984.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.31x = 969,732.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 969,732.56/481.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,014.77

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