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Finding the Third Proportional to 226.69 and 469.13

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Solution

The third proportional to 226.69 and 469.13 is: 970.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.69 : 469.13 = 469.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.69/469.13 = 469.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.69x = 469.13 × 469.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.69x = 220,078.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,078.27/226.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 970.84

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