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Finding the Third Proportional to 235.50 and 461

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Solution

The third proportional to 235.50 and 461 is: 902.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.50 : 461 = 461 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.50/461 = 461/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.50x = 461 × 461
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.50x = 212,521
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,521/235.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 902.42

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