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Finding the Third Proportional to 462.75 and 940.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 462.75 and 940.50 is: 1,911.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.75 : 940.50 = 940.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.75/940.50 = 940.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.75x = 940.50 × 940.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.75x = 884,540.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 884,540.25/462.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,911.49

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