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Finding the Third Proportional to 462 and 1,195.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 462 and 1,195.50 is: 3,093.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462 : 1,195.50 = 1,195.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462/1,195.50 = 1,195.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462x = 1,195.50 × 1,195.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462x = 1,429,220.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,429,220.25/462
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,093.55

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