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Finding the Third Proportional to 236 and 454

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Solution

The third proportional to 236 and 454 is: 873.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236 : 454 = 454 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236/454 = 454/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236x = 454 × 454
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236x = 206,116
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,116/236
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 873.37

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