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Finding the Third Proportional to 187 and 465

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Solution

The third proportional to 187 and 465 is: 1,156.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187 : 465 = 465 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187/465 = 465/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187x = 465 × 465
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187x = 216,225
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,225/187
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,156.28

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