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Finding the Third Proportional to 189 and 467

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Solution

The third proportional to 189 and 467 is: 1,153.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189 : 467 = 467 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189/467 = 467/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189x = 467 × 467
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189x = 218,089
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,089/189
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,153.91

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