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Finding the Third Proportional to 991.75 and 1,254

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Solution

The third proportional to 991.75 and 1,254 is: 1,585.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    991.75 : 1,254 = 1,254 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    991.75/1,254 = 1,254/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    991.75x = 1,254 × 1,254
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    991.75x = 1,572,516
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,572,516/991.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,585.60

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