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Finding the Third Proportional to 237.94 and 481.57

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Solution

The third proportional to 237.94 and 481.57 is: 974.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.94 : 481.57 = 481.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.94/481.57 = 481.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.94x = 481.57 × 481.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.94x = 231,909.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,909.97/237.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 974.67

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