Finding the Third Proportional to 236.75 and 461.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 236.75 and 461.50 is: 899.61
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
236.75 : 461.50 = 461.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
236.75/461.50 = 461.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
236.75x = 461.50 × 461.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
236.75x = 212,982.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 212,982.25/236.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 899.61
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