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Finding the Third Proportional to 484.13 and 994.13

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Solution

The third proportional to 484.13 and 994.13 is: 2,041.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.13 : 994.13 = 994.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.13/994.13 = 994.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.13x = 994.13 × 994.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.13x = 988,284.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 988,284.52/484.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,041.38

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