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Finding the Third Proportional to 236 and 470

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Solution

The third proportional to 236 and 470 is: 936.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236 : 470 = 470 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236/470 = 470/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236x = 470 × 470
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236x = 220,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,900/236
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 936.02

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