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Finding the Third Proportional to 508 and 994

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Solution

The third proportional to 508 and 994 is: 1,944.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508 : 994 = 994 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508/994 = 994/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508x = 994 × 994
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508x = 988,036
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 988,036/508
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,944.95

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