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Finding the Third Proportional to 831 and 999

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Solution

The third proportional to 831 and 999 is: 1,200.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    831 : 999 = 999 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    831/999 = 999/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    831x = 999 × 999
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    831x = 998,001
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 998,001/831
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,200.96

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