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Finding the Third Proportional to 235.13 and 464.63

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Solution

The third proportional to 235.13 and 464.63 is: 918.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.13 : 464.63 = 464.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.13/464.63 = 464.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.13x = 464.63 × 464.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.13x = 215,876.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,876.39/235.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 918.13

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