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Finding the Third Proportional to 238.50 and 450.84

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Solution

The third proportional to 238.50 and 450.84 is: 852.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.50 : 450.84 = 450.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.50/450.84 = 450.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.50x = 450.84 × 450.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.50x = 203,260.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,260.09/238.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 852.24

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