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Finding the Third Proportional to 992.44 and 1,483.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 992.44 and 1,483.75 is: 2,218.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    992.44 : 1,483.75 = 1,483.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    992.44/1,483.75 = 1,483.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    992.44x = 1,483.75 × 1,483.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    992.44x = 2,201,514.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,201,514.06/992.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,218.29

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