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Finding the Third Proportional to 999 and 2,180.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 999 and 2,180.25 is: 4,758.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    999 : 2,180.25 = 2,180.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    999/2,180.25 = 2,180.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    999x = 2,180.25 × 2,180.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    999x = 4,753,490.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,753,490.06/999
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,758.25

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