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Finding the Third Proportional to 237.94 and 451.69

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Solution

The third proportional to 237.94 and 451.69 is: 857.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.94 : 451.69 = 451.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.94/451.69 = 451.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.94x = 451.69 × 451.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.94x = 204,021.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,021.60/237.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 857.46

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