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Finding the Third Proportional to 883.13 and 991.69

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Solution

The third proportional to 883.13 and 991.69 is: 1,113.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    883.13 : 991.69 = 991.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    883.13/991.69 = 991.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    883.13x = 991.69 × 991.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    883.13x = 983,444.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 983,444.10/883.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,113.60

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