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Finding the Third Proportional to 230.98 and 469.55

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Solution

The third proportional to 230.98 and 469.55 is: 954.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.98 : 469.55 = 469.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.98/469.55 = 469.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.98x = 469.55 × 469.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.98x = 220,474.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,474.27/230.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 954.53

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