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Finding the Third Proportional to 237.94 and 468.84

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Solution

The third proportional to 237.94 and 468.84 is: 923.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.94 : 468.84 = 468.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.94/468.84 = 468.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.94x = 468.84 × 468.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.94x = 219,814.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,814.46/237.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 923.83

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