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Finding the Third Proportional to 481.50 and 980.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 481.50 and 980.25 is: 1,995.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.50 : 980.25 = 980.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.50/980.25 = 980.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.50x = 980.25 × 980.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.50x = 960,890.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 960,890.06/481.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,995.62

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