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Finding the Third Proportional to 238 and 456.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 238 and 456.50 is: 875.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238 : 456.50 = 456.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238/456.50 = 456.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238x = 456.50 × 456.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238x = 208,392.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,392.25/238
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 875.60

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