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Finding the Third Proportional to 848.88 and 998.88

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Solution

The third proportional to 848.88 and 998.88 is: 1,175.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848.88 : 998.88 = 998.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848.88/998.88 = 998.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848.88x = 998.88 × 998.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848.88x = 997,751.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 997,751.27/848.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,175.38

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