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Finding the Third Proportional to 237 and 456.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 237 and 456.75 is: 880.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237 : 456.75 = 456.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237/456.75 = 456.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237x = 456.75 × 456.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237x = 208,620.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,620.56/237
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 880.26

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