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Finding the Third Proportional to 844.17 and 996.05

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Solution

The third proportional to 844.17 and 996.05 is: 1,175.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    844.17 : 996.05 = 996.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    844.17/996.05 = 996.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    844.17x = 996.05 × 996.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    844.17x = 992,109.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 992,109.38/844.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,175.25

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