Finding the Third Proportional to 236.50 and 460
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Solution
The third proportional to 236.50 and 460 is: 894.71
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
236.50 : 460 = 460 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
236.50/460 = 460/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
236.50x = 460 × 460 - Step 4: Simplify right side
236.50x = 211,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 211,600/236.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 894.71
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