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Finding the Third Proportional to 233.75 and 469

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Solution

The third proportional to 233.75 and 469 is: 941.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.75 : 469 = 469 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.75/469 = 469/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.75x = 469 × 469
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.75x = 219,961
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,961/233.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 941.01

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