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Finding the Third Proportional to 991.50 and 2,177

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Solution

The third proportional to 991.50 and 2,177 is: 4,779.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    991.50 : 2,177 = 2,177 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    991.50/2,177 = 2,177/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    991.50x = 2,177 × 2,177
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    991.50x = 4,739,329
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,739,329/991.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,779.96

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