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Finding the Third Proportional to 910.75 and 982.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 910.75 and 982.75 is: 1,060.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    910.75 : 982.75 = 982.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    910.75/982.75 = 982.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    910.75x = 982.75 × 982.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    910.75x = 965,797.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 965,797.56/910.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,060.44

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